# Emoji reactions

Emoji reactions allow you to react to messages with fun little emoji. Any
emoji can be used as a reaction, including
[custom emoji](/help/add-custom-emoji). Reactions appear in little boxes
underneath the message.

## Add a reaction

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1. Click the smiley face (<i class="fa fa-smile-o"></i>) icon.

    !!! warn ""
        For messages that you've sent, click the ellipsis
        (<i class="zulip-icon ellipsis-v-solid"></i>) and then
        **Add emoji reaction**.

1. Select an emoji. Type to search, use the arrow keys, or click on an emoji
   with your mouse.

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If someone has already added a reaction, you can just click or tap on it to
second the reaction.

If you'd like to add multiple reactions without closing the emoji
picker, you can hold the `Shift` key while making selections.

## See who reacted to a message

Hover over an emoji reaction on a message to see who reacted with that emoji.

## Remove an emoji reaction

Reactions you've added have a tinted background. Click or tap on a reaction you
added to remove it.

## Related articles

* [Add custom emoji](/help/add-custom-emoji)
* [View emoji reactions as text](/help/view-emoji-as-text)
* [Emoji in messages](/help/emoji-and-emoticons)