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Reacting to messages with emojis

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Respond to messages quickly with emoji reactions in Workly chat. Reactions let you acknowledge, agree, or express yourself without typing a full reply.

Add a reaction

  1. Hover over a message
  2. Click the emoji reaction icon in the message actions
  3. Choose an emoji from the picker

Your reaction appears below the message for everyone in the conversation to see.

Multiple reactions

A single message can have multiple different reactions. Each reaction shows a count of how many people used that emoji. You can add more than one reaction to the same message.

Remove a reaction

Click on your own reaction emoji to remove it. Only you can remove your reactions.

Common uses

  • Acknowledge — React to show you’ve read the message
  • Agree / Disagree — Use thumbs up or down
  • Celebrate — React to good news or achievements
  • Quick polls — Ask a question and have people react with their choice

Frequently asked questions

How do I react to a message in Workly?

Hover over a message, click the emoji reaction icon, and choose an emoji. Your reaction appears below the message for everyone to see.

Can I remove a reaction?

Yes, click on your own reaction emoji to remove it.