How to Make Spoiler Text or Images in Discord

Discord’s spoiler feature allows you to hide text or images behind a clickable black bar, which only reveals the content when clicked. This guide will walk you through how to create spoiler text or images on both desktop and mobile versions of Discord, with examples for clarity.

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Why Use Spoiler Tags?

Spoiler tags are great for:

• Hiding sensitive or surprise content.
• Keeping chat conversations organized.
• Avoiding revealing plot twists, game spoilers, or personal information unintentionally.

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How to Make Spoiler Text

1. Using Markdown Syntax (Desktop & Mobile)

You can mark any text as a spoiler by enclosing it between two vertical bars (|).

Example:

||This is a spoiler text.||

Output: ||This is a spoiler text.||

2. Using the Spoiler Button (Desktop Only)

1. Highlight the text you want to mark as a spoiler.
2. Right-click on the highlighted text (or tap the Format icon on mobile, if available).
3. Select the “Mark as Spoiler” option.
4. Your text will automatically be wrapped in spoiler tags.

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How to Make Spoiler Images

1. Uploading a Spoiler Image

1. Click the + button in the chatbox or drag and drop an image into the chat.
2. Before sending the image, click the Mark as Spoiler checkbox below the file preview.
3. Click Send to post the image.

Result: The image will appear blurred and labeled SPOILER. Users can click to reveal it.

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2. Manually Marking an Image as Spoiler

1. Rename your image file by adding SPOILER_ at the beginning of the file name.
   • Example: SPOILER_image.jpg
2. Upload the image as usual.
3. Discord will automatically recognize it as a spoiler.

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How to Add Spoiler Tags on Mobile

For Text:

1. Open the Discord app and navigate to a chat.
2. Type your message.
3. Add two vertical bars (||) before and after the text you want to mark as a spoiler.
   • Example: ||Spoiler text||

For Images:

1. Tap the + button to upload an image.
2. In the preview window, tap the three-dot menu or “More Options.”
3. Select Mark as Spoiler before sending the image.

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Advanced Tips and Examples

1. Combining Spoiler Text with Formatting

You can combine spoiler tags with Discord Markdown for bold, italics, and more.

• Bold Spoiler Text:
  csharp

  ||**This is a bold spoiler.**||


  Output: ||This is a bold spoiler.||

• Italic Spoiler Text:
  csharp

  ||*This is an italic spoiler.*||


  Output: ||This is an italic spoiler.||

• Spoilers in a Sentence:
  kotlin

  This part is visible, but ||this is a spoiler||.


  Output: This part is visible, but ||this is a spoiler||.

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2. Multiple Spoilers in One Message

You can mark multiple sections of a message as spoilers by using multiple spoiler tags.

Example:

Output: ||Spoiler 1|| and ||Spoiler 2||

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Common Questions

Can I Use Spoiler Tags in Group Chats or Servers?

Yes! Spoiler tags work in all Discord chat types, including private messages, group chats, and servers.

Do Spoiler Tags Work for Emojis?

Yes, you can hide emojis with spoiler tags. For example:

Output: ||:smile:||

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By following these steps and examples, you can easily use Discord’s spoiler feature to keep your chats engaging and respectful of others’ experiences. Start experimenting with spoiler tags and enjoy better communication in your conversations!