Answer with a reaction
Put a thumbs-up on a message, and know what one means when you get it.
A reaction is a small picture stuck onto somebody else’s message — a thumbs-up, a heart. It means seen and noted.
An emoji is the picture. Inside your message it is part of the sentence; on theirs it is a reaction.
Key points
- A reaction is a small picture stuck onto their message
- It says seen and noted, and needs no reply
What to remember
- On a real phone you hold a message rather than tap it.
- A reaction sits on their message. An emoji sits inside yours.
Try this
Hold your finger on a message somebody sent until a row of little faces appears.
Practice: Answer with a reaction. Your first lesson is free, with no account or card; the rest are part of a Lantern plan. Interactive lessons require JavaScript.