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How To Add Emoji To Slack

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Nicole Pietrangelo
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September 26, 2023
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Intro

Slack is a software company that provides a messaging and collaboration platform for teams to communicate and work together more efficiently. It allows team members to create channels for different topics, send direct messages to each other, and share files and documents. In addition, Slack integrates with many other tools and services that teams use, such as Google Drive, Trello, and Zoom.

To add emoji to Slack, simply type a colon (:) followed by the name of the emoji you want to use. Slack will show you a list of matching emoji options, and you can select the one you want by clicking on it or using the arrow keys to navigate and pressing enter. You can also create custom emoji by uploading an image and assigning a name to it. Custom emoji can be used in the same way as the built-in emoji. Emoji can add some fun and personality to your messages and make communication more expressive and engaging.

How to add a custom emoji to Slack

One of the features that sets Slack apart from other messaging apps is the ability to use custom emojis to express yourself and your brand. Adding a custom emoji to your Slack workspace is a great way to personalize your messages and enhance your team's communication. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to add a custom emoji to Slack. We will cover everything from choosing the image to uploading it to your workspace, and even show you how to use it in your messages.

1. Open Slack in your browser or via the desktop application 

2. Click the emoji icon positioned below the text box

Click the emoji icon positioned below the text box

3. Click "Add Emoji"

Click "Add Emoji"

4. Click "Upload Image" and select the image you'd like to use for your custom emoji

Square images under 128KB and with transparent backgrounds are preferred. If your image is over 128KB, Slack will try to resize it for you.

Click "Upload Image" and select the image you'd like to use for your custom emoji

5. Type in a name for your custom emoji

The name you choose for your custom emoji must not be the name of an existing emoji.

Type in a name for your custom emoji

6. Click "Save"

Click "Save"

7. Wait for the notification that your custom emoji has been added and is ready for use

Wait for the notification that your custom emoji has been added and is ready for use

8. Use your custom emoji by clicking the emoji icon below the text box

Use your custom emoji by clicking the emoji icon below the text box

9. Type in the name you chose for your custom emoji

Type in the name you chose for your custom emoji

10. Select your custom emoji

Select your custom emoji

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