A Simple How-to Guide on Medium

This article details how to set up your pronouns on Medium, making it easier for others to address you correctly.

Why Set Up Your Pronouns on Medium?

For many people, their name readily indicates their pronouns. But for others, like those who are nonbinary or transgender, their name may not be a clear indicator of their pronouns.

• The author of this article, Sieran, uses a gender-neutral name and prefers to use he/him pronouns.
• Not all nonbinary people use they/them pronouns.
• It's respectful to use the pronouns that someone prefers.

How to Set Up Your Pronouns

This guide outlines how to set up your pronouns on Medium.

• Click your profile picture in the top right corner.
• Select Settings from the dropdown menu.
• In the Settings window, click Profile Information.
• Type in your desired pronouns in the Pronouns field.
• You can include up to four pronouns.

How to Find the Settings

The first step in setting up your pronouns is finding the settings.

• Go to the top right corner of the Medium home page.
• Click your profile picture.
• In the dropdown menu, press Settings.

Go to Your Profile

To find your profile information, follow these steps.

• In the Settings window, click Profile Information.
• You'll see options to edit your photo, name, pronouns, short bio, etc.

Pick Your Pronouns

Select your pronouns in the Pronouns field.

• You can type in your pronouns. A dropdown menu will appear with other pronouns containing the letters you entered.
• If you don't see your pronouns, click "Suggest Others."

Why It Matters: Clarifying Pronouns

Setting up your pronouns on Medium is a simple yet impactful way to ensure people use the correct pronouns to address you.

• It saves space in your bio, which has limited characters.
• It makes your pronouns more obvious.
• It allows for clarity and authentic engagement.

What are These "Ze," "Zim," etc. Pronouns?

Neo pronouns are pronouns that are not the standard he, she, or they.

• These pronouns are often used by people who identify as nonbinary or gender non-conforming.
• It's crucial to respect everyone's preferred pronouns, regardless of their gender identity.

Feedback from the Medium Community

The Medium community has provided positive feedback on the addition of the pronoun feature.

• Many appreciate the ability to save space in their bio.
• They find it makes their pronouns more obvious, facilitating respectful engagement.
• The feature is easy to use.

Understanding Pronouns

The English language is constantly evolving. Some people don't feel that he, she, or they truly express how they feel inside. So they may use other pronouns, like neo pronouns.

Respecting Pronouns

Using someone's preferred pronouns is a matter of respect and inclusion. It demonstrates that you are listening and acknowledging their identity.

• If you are unsure of someone's pronouns, it's always best to ask politely.
• Avoid making assumptions about someone's gender based on their appearance or name.
• Remember that using the correct pronouns is a fundamental part of creating a more inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone.