How To Do Spoilers On Discord

In the vast digital expanse of the internet, one platform reigns supreme for gamers and non-gamers alike: Discord. As an indispensable tool for online communication, Discord blends the best aspects of communication software into one versatile package.

While it’s a breeze to chat, share media, or even conduct business meetings on Discord, the platform also has a unique feature to hide potential spoilers for games, movies, or just about anything. Today, we’ll unravel the mystery of how to do spoilers on Discord, allowing you to enhance your Discord chat experience while also maintaining the element of surprise for your friends and fellow server members.

Unraveling the Markdown Method

Markdown is a plain text formatting syntax that can be converted into HTML. This may sound intimidating, but it’s actually quite easy to get the hang of.

For creating spoilers in Discord, the Markdown syntax is your friend. Here’s a step-by-step guide to walk you through it:

1. Start by typing your message as usual.
2. To mark a part of the message as a spoiler, surround it with “||”. For example, if you type “||This is a spoiler||”, the text within the vertical bars will be marked as a spoiler.
3. Hit send. The message will appear blurred out to others until they click on it.

Remember, I always recommend testing out this feature in a private channel first, just to ensure you’ve got it down.

Leveraging the Built-in Spoiler Feature

For those less keen on remembering Markdown syntax, Discord offers an in-built feature for creating spoilers. Here’s how you can use it:

1. Write your message or upload your image.
2. If it’s a text message, highlight the part you want to mark as a spoiler. For an image, just right-click on it.
3. From the options, select “Mark as Spoiler”. This will automatically wrap the selected text or image in the appropriate syntax.
4. Once done, hit “Send”, and your spoiler-tagged message or image will appear blurred until clicked.

Discord Spoilers on Mobile Devices

Good news for mobile users, too – creating spoilers on Discord is equally straightforward on your handheld devices:

1. Type your message.
2. Just like on a computer, surround your spoiler text with “||” bars.
3. Hit send, and voila, your spoiler is ready!

Note: Unfortunately, as of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, the built-in spoiler feature isn’t available on mobile devices, so the Markdown syntax is your go-to method here.

A Deep Dive into Spoiler Tags on Discord

There’s an abundance of creativity to be explored with spoilers on Discord. Even though the platform already provides a straightforward way to manage spoilers, there’s more beneath the surface.

Let’s delve deeper into some lesser-known facets of using spoiler tags on Discord.

Manipulating Spoiler Tags with Markdown

While the || syntax is the standard way to create spoilers, Discord’s Markdown features enable users to flex their creative muscles. For instance, it’s possible to combine a spoiler tag with other Markdown syntax like bold, italics, or underline to further emphasize the hidden text.

Let’s see how you can do it:

1. Type “||” followed by your desired Markdown syntax. For example, “**” for bold, “*” for italics, “__” for underline.
2. Enter your text.
3. Close with the Markdown syntax first, then the “||”. So, for a bold spoiler, your message would look something like “||This is a bold spoiler||”.
4. Press “Enter” to send your stylized spoiler message.

However, always remember, less is often more. While it’s fun to play around with these formatting options, overdoing it can make your messages harder to read.

Spoiler Cover for Attachments

If you’re sharing files or images that contain spoilers, Discord has got you covered. It lets you hide images and other attachments under a spoiler tag, ensuring no untimely revelations. Here’s how to do it:

1. Click on the ‘+’ button in the message box to open your device’s file explorer.
2. Select the image or file you wish to upload.
3. Before you hit upload, check the box that says “Mark as Spoiler”. This will conceal your uploaded file behind a spoiler warning.
4. Click “Upload”. The image or file will appear as a spoiler in the chat.

A word of advice here: Always double-check that you’ve marked your files correctly as spoilers before uploading, especially in chats with lots of active members. It can save you from a lot of accidental reveals!

Respecting Others and Using Spoilers Responsibly

One thing I can’t stress enough is the importance of using spoiler tags responsibly. Not everyone might be at the same point in a game, series, or book as you are, and revealing critical plot points without a warning could ruin their experience.

Always be mindful of what you share and considerate of others in your server. When in doubt, it’s better to spoiler-tag a message.

Conclusion

Understanding how to do spoilers on Discord can elevate your messaging game and enrich your interactions on this robust platform. Be it the Markdown method or the built-in spoiler feature, both ways are equally effective in helping maintain the suspense and surprise that come with spoilers.

As a Discord user myself, I firmly recommend exploring and embracing these features for a more engaging communication experience.

FAQs

Can I un-spoiler a text or image after sending it?

There isn’t a way to un-spoiler a message or image once it has been sent. You’ll have to delete and resend the message without the spoiler tag.

Is there a shortcut for the Markdown syntax?

No, as of 2021, there is no shortcut key to automatically apply the Markdown syntax for spoilers. You have to manually type in the “||” before and after your text.