Slack Emojis
Work emojis that replace whole messages โ reactions, shortcodes, status.
On Slack, emojis are a productivity tool โ reactions replace whole messages and shortcodes speed up typing. Below are the emojis most used as reactions and in messages, grouped for reactions, work/status and celebration, plus how shortcodes, reacjis and custom emoji work. The grids are standard Unicode; many also have a built-in :shortcode:.
Top reactions (reacjis)
Work & status
Celebrate & culture
Ready-made Slack packs
Tap a pack to copy the whole combo at once.
Slack emoji meanings
What the key emojis actually signal on Slack:
| Emoji | Name | What it means here |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ | Eyes | โI'm looking into thisโ โ taking ownership of a task. |
| โ | Check | Done / approved / acknowledged. |
| :tada: | Tada shortcode | Type :tada: โ ๐. Celebrating a launch or win. |
| โ | Plus | โI agree / count me in / add my vote.โ |
| :name: | Custom emoji | A workspace's uploaded image emoji, used via its shortcode. |
How to add a custom emoji to Slack
- Click the emoji icon in the message box, then Add Emoji.
- Upload a square image (PNG, JPG or GIF) under 128KB, ideally 128ร128px.
- Name it โ everyone in the workspace can then use it via
:name:. - Custom emojis are workspace-specific. Standard emojis (above) work in any workspace.
Frequently asked questions
How do I add a custom emoji to Slack?
Click the emoji icon in the message box, choose Add Emoji, and upload a square image under 128KB. Name it, and everyone in the workspace can use it via :name:. Owners can restrict who may add emoji.
What is a reacji in Slack?
A reacji is an emoji reaction added to a message instead of a reply. Hover a message, click the add-reaction icon, and pick an emoji โ it keeps channels clean and reduces noise.
What are Slack emoji shortcodes?
Shortcodes are emoji names typed between colons, like :fire: for ๐ฅ or :white_check_mark: for โ . Typing one inserts the emoji. Custom emojis get their own shortcodes too.
How do I copy a Slack emoji?
Tap any emoji in the grids above to copy it instantly, then paste it into a Slack message, or use its :shortcode: directly in the message box.
Emojis for other platforms
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