It’s back! I first shared this update in late 2021 and it was due January 2022…but it sort of fell off the radar for quite a while. It has now re-surfaced and is rolling out.
TL;DR:
This update will allow you to apply any emoji as a reaction to chat and channels messages. You will be able to choose from over 800 existing Teams emojis to express yourself. Browse all the reaction options or use the search bar to the find the reaction you want. Now due mid-December to late January 2023.
Details:
This feature update will also be delivered with a new ‘reactions user experience’ to support the expanded reactions options (maybe this part of the update caused the delay?). The reaction hover bar will feature a reduced number of quick hover options to make space for an expanded reaction button. The reaction summary will also be moved from the top right of the message to the bottom of the message bubble to make space for the wide range of options that can now be added.
You will continue to be able to use the existing reactions, along with the expanded set.
The feature does not have any associated settings or ability to enable/disable the feature.
Key steps:
- Hover over a message to show the reaction menu and open picker. Click on the expanded reactions button to open the full menu and browse all the emojis and reactions available:
- Once you select a reaction, it will be shown in the reaction summary starting from the bottom left of the message:
- Hover over a reaction bubble to see who added this reaction. You can also click on reaction bubbles to add (or remove) this same reaction with a single click:
Availability:Due mid-October to late November 2022 for desktop, mobile and web.Now due mid-November to late December 2022.
Now due mid-December to late January 2023.
Related Links and references:
MC428506.
Check status:
Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 88080.
Page originally published:
14th September 2022 and kept up to date.
