# Welcome

To set up a welcome message, simply compose your custom greeting and follow it with the command:

```bash
/addwelcome your custom message
```

* **Enabling/Disabling the Welcome Message:** Control the welcome message with ease by using:
  * `/welcome on` to enable
  * `/welcome off` to disable
* **Previewing the Welcome Message:** After defining your custom message, you can preview it by entering:
  * `/prevwelcome`
* **Custom Formatting Options:** Enhance your messages by utilizing the following syntax:
  * `{username}` to display the user's first name
  * `{chatname}` to display the name of the group
  * `*bold*` for bold text
  * `_italic_` for italicized text
  * `\\\underline///` for underlined text
  * `~strikethrough~` for strikethrough text
  * `|||spoiler|||` for spoilers
  * `` `code` `` for code formatting
* **Appending a Button:** You can add interactive buttons by using:
  * `[Button label](link)`

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