How to change like emoji on facebook
How to Change Your Default Emoji on Facebook Messenger
By Jie Yee Ong
Did you know you could change your default reaction emoji on Facebook Messenger? Here's how...
Millions of people around the world use Facebook Messenger as their primary messaging platform. If you are one of them, you will know that Facebook Messenger’s default reaction emoji is the blue "Like" emoji.
Tap it once, and you send the recipient a Like. The longer you hold the Like button, the bigger it becomes.
Read more: How to Win at Facebook: Tips and Tricks You Should Know
But if you don’t like having the Like emoji as your default, did you know that you can change it? Here’s how to do this on both your smartphone and PC...
Change Your Default Reaction Emoji on Facebook Messenger Mobile
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To change your default emoji on Facebook Messenger's mobile app:
- Open a chat window.
This can be with any individual or any group chat.
- Below Theme, you will see the Emoji option. Click on it.
- You can now change from the ‘Like’ button to any emoji you like.
Let’s say you chose the duck emoji. Your emoji button should now look like the picture below:
How to Change Your Default Reaction Emoji on PC
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To change your default reaction emoji on Messenger on PC:
- Click on the Messenger icon on the top right corner of your screen.
- Open a chat window. This can also be with any individual or any group chat.
- Click on the name of the chat window.
- You will see a list of options for your chat window. Select Emoji.
- You can now change it to your favorite emoji.
As you can see, the steps to changing the default Like emoji to a custom one are very similar for both smartphone app and PC browser version of Messenger.
Related: Facebook Messenger Icons and Symbols: What Do They Mean?
When you change to a new emoji, all recipients in a chat window will be notified.
Getting to Know More Facebook Messenger Features
There are many more features you can explore on both Facebook and Facebook Messenger.
Make sure to get to know which features suit your needs and try out new ones that you think you might enjoy!
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Sick of Thumbs Up? Here's How to Change the Default Chat Emoji in Individual Messenger Threads « Smartphones :: Gadget Hacks
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When you can't think of a way to respond in Messenger with words, emojis and stickers will do the trick.
Since Facebook is all about the "likes," which use a thumbs-up icon, there's a shortcut to the symbol just to the right of the chat field. It's always there to send a quick like in response to something. But it doesn't have to be the standard Facebook thumbs-up sign — it can be any emoji you want.
Well, almost any emoji. The Messenger app only provides popular emojis that can take the place of the thumbs-up shortcut, but there are still plenty of options. As of this writing, there are 96 emojis to choose from on iOS and 93 on Android. Face with Tears of Joy, Clinking Beer Mugs, Face Screaming in Fear, they're all here, and you can use the web version of Messenger or Facebook to add ones that are missing.
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Before continuing to how to change the icon, it's important to know that the icon can only be changed on a thread-by-thread basis. There's no way to change it for all of your threads at once.
Also, anyone in the thread can change the icon, so if you change it someone could change it right back or to another emoji instead.
Method 1: Change the Emoji in the Messenger App
To start, open up a chat thread. You'll find your current default emoji hanging out at the far right of the toolbar. If you or your friend have never changed this option, it will be Facebook's standard thumbs-up icon.
Next, tap your friend or group's name at the top. On Android, you can also tap the info (i) button. On the following page, tap "Emoji." Here, you'll find all of the emojis that Facebook lets you set as a default. Tap one of these options to set a new default emoji, or tap the (x) to cancel. Once you make your choice, you'll see your new emoji reflected in the "Emoji" settings bar. Tap the back button to head back to your chat.
Back in your chat, you'll see your new default emoji in the menu bar. You'll also see the change reflected in the conversation itself as "You set the emoji to [the emoji you picked] Change.
" If you want to change the emoji again quickly, tap the "Change." You'll see the same emoji selection as before, this time directly in the chat. Just tap the emoji you'd like to change or tap the (x) to cancel.
All that's left to do is enjoy! Just don't forget — your friends have these same options as well, so your chosen emoji will only stay as long as they allow it.
Method 2: Change the Emoji in the Messenger Lite App
If you're a Messenger Lite user on Android, you can also change the default emoji in chat threads. First, open a chat thread, then tap the vertical ellipsis in the top right. Next, tap "Emoji," where you'll find a list of 53 options. Tap on any emoji to set it as your new default.
Once you change the emoji, you'll not only see in the change in the toolbar but also in the thread as "You set the emoji to [the emoji you picked]. Edit." If you want to change the default emoji again, you can tap "Edit," and the emoji options will appear in your thread, with no need to dig around the settings again.
Method 3: Change the Emoji in the Messenger Web App
At this time, the only way to access more emoji to set as the chat's default is from the Messenger web app. While you still won't find every emoji ever, the selection is significantly more extensive than on the mobile app. And when you change it in the web app, it also changes in the Messenger app and via other ways to chat.
First, load up messenger.com in a browser on your phone, then request the desktop site. The process for requesting the desktop version of a website will vary from browser to browser. Here are a few examples:
- Chrome (Android/iOS): Tap the ellipsis, then "Request Desktop Site" or "Desktop site."
- DuckDuckGo (Android/iOS): Tap the ellipsis, then "Request Desktop Site" or "Desktop Site."
- Firefox (Android/iOS): Tap the ellipsis, then "Request Desktop Site."
- Microsoft Edge (Android/iOS): Tap the ellipsis, then "View desktop site.
" - Safari (iOS): Long-press the reload button, tap "Request Desktop Site."
- Samsung Internet (Android): Tap the three-lined icon, then "Desktop version."
- Tor (Android): Tap the ellipsis, then "Request desktop site."
Once on the Messenger web app, log in and open a chat. Next, ensure the info (i) button is tapped in the top right, then select "Change Emoji."
Here, you'll find a similar selection window to the one on mobile. However, because desktop Messenger has expanded emoji options, you'll find different tabs to sort the emoji by: Recommended, Facebook Defaults, Smileys & People, Animals & Nature, Food & Drink, Activities, Travel & Places, Objects, and Symbols. Tap any of these categories, then tap the emoji you want. Messenger will then set it as the default.
Unlike mobile, you won't find an option to change the emoji via a status update in the chat itself. You'll need to repeat the steps above to change the emoji again.
Keep in mind, if you or your friend changes this emoji, you can use any of the methods in this article to change it again, but only Method 3 and 4 will give you more emojis to choose from. Choosing a Messenger web app-exclusive or Facebook web app-exclusive emoji will show up as your selected emoji on other platforms, but it will not show up as an actual option to choose from in Methods 1 or 2.
These steps work the same for Messenger's web app on a computer. Using a smartphone for the web app may prove problematic in some browsers so you might need to jump to a computer to select a web app-exclusive emoji.
Method 4: Change the Emoji in the Facebook Web App
If you prefer to chat with your friends via the Facebook web app, you don't need to feel left out of the party. While this method is undoubtedly easiest on a computer, it's possible on mobile.
You'll need to request the desktop site first (see Method 3 above), and even then it may not work. You'll know you're in the clear if your phone shows you Facebook as it appears on your computer.
If you see a mobile site, you'll need to try again or try another browser, because you will only be able to use the default Facebook thumbs-up icon in chats in the mobile version and you can't change it.
Once in the desktop web app, open a chat, then tap the Settings cog in the top right of the chat window. Next, from the expanded Settings menu, tap "Emoji." Then, choose from the abundance of emoji that appear on-screen.
Like the Messenger web app, you'll find a lot more options here than you'd find in the Messenger app itself, only they aren't sorted by tabbed categories and are just one scrollable list. Tap on an emoji once you find one you like.
Finally, review your new default emoji. While you won't have the option to change the emoji directly in-thread, you can always repeat the steps here to quickly change the emoji to another option.
This article was produced during Gadget Hacks' special coverage on texting, instant messaging, calling, and audio/video chatting with your smartphone.
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Remove reaction on Facebook - how to remove
Facebook users, scrolling through the news feed, can express their reaction in the form of emoticons.
They show the attitude of readers towards the posted content.
Contents:
- What is it and why is it needed
- Remove reaction in Messenger
- On a smartphone
- On a computer
- Remove reaction without anyone noticing
- Why this feature is needed0012
What is it and why is it needed
Reactions are small pictures in the form of smileys. They are used to express the attitude of readers to a particular event. They can be put in correspondence, comments under posts and photos.
List of the most popular emojis:
- "I like" - a hand with a raised finger;
- "Heart" - a red circle with a white heart inside;
- "Angry" - a red emoticon showing a negative attitude;
- "Wow" - surprise;
- "I'm with you" - emoji hugging a red heart;
- "I'm sorry" - crying emoticon.
Emoji specify the public's reaction to a new post or photo.
Facebook has made it possible to leave real emotions under posts, and not just a “Like” mark. It is not very appropriate under the publication of a negative nature. Here it is better to show your attitude to the news with another emoticon, for example, "Angry."
Remove reaction in Messenger
Often, while chatting in Messenger, you want to change your attitude or completely remove the set emoji. You can do this on any device.
Smartphone
- Log in to the Facebook app and select the desired post.
- Click on a post and hold until a line with reactions appears.
- Click on the smiley you want to remove. The reaction will disappear.
Computer
- Log in to Messenger and search for the desired message.
- Click on the emoji icon next to the message to display the reaction bar.
- Mark the emoji you have already selected and it will be deleted.
Remove the reaction so that no one will notice it
When the feature of leaving emoji under posts was first introduced, many people mistakenly put inappropriate reactions.
Due to the fact that the icons can be seen by anyone, Facebook allows you to remove the left reaction so that it is not noticeable.
If the mark was left recently, then it can be found in the news feed.
If some time has passed, it is better to use the following method:
- Log in to your profile and touch your photo at the top right.
- Open the "Settings and Privacy" section.
- Click on the "Action Log" line.
- Select the desired action section.
- Find the post, message or comment you are looking for.
- Click on a reaction and it will be deleted.
Why this feature is needed
Facebook makes sure that users have an idea of the audience's reaction to their content. Reader indifference is a common problem faced by many social networks. Marking the reaction allows you to create the necessary conditions for successful user interaction.
Leaving emoji under the publication involves more and more people in the discussion. An extensive list of emoticons allows you to express your attitude and feelings that arose after reading a post or message.
If a post is popular and gets a lot of reactions, it will appear in the newsfeed for even more people.
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Today, Facebook officially rolled out its alternative “like” reaction emojis. Now users can choose how to react to a post in the news feed. There are several of the most common emotional reactions to choose from: emoticon-surprise, love, anger, sadness, laughter.
The company says that alternative likes have earned for the whole world, both for mobile and desktop users. To put an alternative like in the mobile application, you need to hold your finger on the like button. If you are online on a desktop, you need to hover over the "like" cursor and hold it there.
Note that although the option is launched globally, it may not work for everyone yet. In the case of mobile users, it is better to update the application.
This method of interaction has been tested in the company for a long time. For more than a year, the company conducted a study on what types of reactions people choose most often. For businesses, this option will bring an opportunity to better understand what kind of content people like, how they react to the content of brand pages.
Ukrainian users, of course, have already adapted the new set of likes to the political realities of our country.
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Recall that users have long asked Mark Zuckerberg for an alternative to the usual “like”.
For a long time, the founder of the network spoke out categorically against Dislike, but last fall he promised users to give the opportunity to choose how to respond to content.
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