Where to find it
Dashboard > Your Server > any message editor
Choose a message format that stays clear across automation and community features.
Before you begin
- The feature's destination and Discord permissions.
- Premium when the chosen editor gates Components V2 or advanced customization.
Reference
| Option | What it does |
|---|---|
| Plain text | Best for short operational messages and direct replies. |
| Embed | Best for a heading, structured details, fields, images, and a stable accent color. |
| Components V2 | Best when the supported feature needs structured sections, media, or controls; requires Premium. |
| Ephemeral | Use for command results or errors that should be visible only to the member or moderator. |
| Public | Use when the response should be shared in the channel. |
| Variables | Use only tokens shown by the current editor; different features expose different context. |
| Preview | Treat the preview as a layout check, then verify the real Discord result because client rendering can vary. |
Use it
- 1
Choose the simplest format that presents the required information.
- 2
Keep the main action and result near the top.
- 3
Use fields for repeatable labeled values, not paragraph fragments.
- 4
Preview at narrow width and test the actual feature in Discord.