# Alert

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**Alert** is a keyword which generates an alert message in the message center.

To execute the keyword Alert type **Alert** or the shortcut **Ale** into the command line. 

## Syntax

Alert "text"

 

Typing the keyword **Alert** into the command line displays an alert message marked in red in the message center. 

 

For more information on the icons, the colors of messages, and the center itself see [Message center](/grandma2/key_message_center/). 

 

## Example: 

 

\[Channel]> Alert "coffee break"

 

The text **coffee break** is displayed in red in the message center.