Twitter Cheat Sheet

Here’s a cheat sheet for some common actions and features on Twitter:

Basic Actions

  • Tweet:
    • Type your message in the tweet box and click “Tweet.”
  • Reply:
    • Click the speech bubble icon to reply to a tweet.
  • Retweet:
    • Click the retweet icon to share a tweet with your followers.
  • Like:
    • Click the heart icon to like a tweet.
  • Share via Direct Message:
    • Click the envelope icon to share a tweet via direct message.

Profile Customization

  • Profile Picture:
    • Upload or change your profile picture.
  • Header Image:
    • Add or change your header image.
  • Bio:
    • Edit your bio to describe yourself in a few words.

Twitter Lists

  • Create a List:
    • Organize accounts into lists for specific interests.
  • Subscribe to Lists:
    • Subscribe to lists created by others for curated content.

Hashtags and Trends

  • Use Hashtags:
    • Include relevant hashtags in your tweets for discovery.
  • Explore Trends:
    • Check the “Trends” section for popular topics.

Mentions and Notifications

  • Mentions (@):
    • Tag others in your tweets using “@username.”
  • Notifications:
    • Check your notifications for likes, retweets, and mentions.

Twitter Chats

  • Participate in Chats:
    • Join and participate in Twitter chats using relevant hashtags.
  • Follow Hashtags:
    • Follow hashtags related to your interests.

Advanced Features

  • Twitter Spaces:
    • Join or host audio conversations with Twitter Spaces.
  • Fleets:
    • Share temporary posts that disappear after 24 hours.
  • Bookmarks:
    • Save tweets to read later using the bookmark feature.

Direct Messages

  • Send a Direct Message:
    • Click on the envelope icon to send a private message.
  • Group DMs:
    • Create group direct message conversations.

Lists and Moments

  • Twitter Lists:
    • Create lists to organize and follow specific accounts.
  • Twitter Moments:
    • Create and explore curated collections of tweets.

Privacy and Security

  • Adjust Privacy Settings:
    • Customize who can see your tweets and follow you.
  • Two-Factor Authentication:
    • Enable two-factor authentication for added security.

Search and Advanced Search

  • Basic Search:
    • Use the search bar to find specific accounts or topics.
  • Advanced Search:
    • Use operators for more refined search queries.

Mobile App

  • Tweet from Mobile:
    • Use the Twitter mobile app for on-the-go tweeting.
  • Notifications on Mobile:
    • Customize mobile notification settings.

Analytics

  • Twitter Analytics:
    • Track tweet engagement and audience insights.

This cheat sheet covers a variety of actions and features on Twitter. Keep in mind that Twitter regularly updates its features and interface, so it’s helpful to explore settings and options for the latest experience.