How to React to Messages on Discord (Mobile and Desktop)

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How to React to Discord Messages on Desktop

You can also react with custom emojis on Discord if you have Manage Emoji permission, are server owners, or have Discord Nitro.

Step 1: LaunchDiscordand navigate to themessageyou want to react to.

Note: This can be a direct message from your friends and family or in one of your participating servers.

Step 2: Once you find the message you want to react to, hover your cursor on the top-right corner of the message to find theAdd reaction(emoji icon) option.

Note: Alternatively, right-click on the message and select Add Reaction from the menu.

Step 3: Select thepreferred emoji.

Moreover, if you change your mind and decide to delete an emoji reaction, click on the emoji reaction you added earlier. This will remove it.

Also Read:How to change Discord profile picture on any device

How to React to Discord Messages on Mobile

Step 1: Open theDiscord appand navigate to themessageyou want to react to.

Step 2: Now, tap and hold themessageto see a bottom sheet with message options. At the top of the sheet, you will see the most frequently used emojis.

To access the entire collection of emojis, tap on the (last colorless emoji with a plus sign)emoji picker icon. Now, you will see the entire collection of emojis, which you can use however you want.

Much like Discord desktop, you can add more than one emoji reaction to the same message by following the abovementioned steps. If you change your mind and want to remove the reaction, tap on the emoji reaction you added.

How to See Who Reacted to a Discord Message

You can easily see who reacted to a Discord message and which emoji they used to react. Remember that you can only see reactions on messages you can access within the same Server or direct message conversation. If you don’t have the necessary permissions, you can’t view the user list or see reactions. With that said, let’s begin with the steps.

On Desktop

Step 1: OpenDiscordand navigate to themessageyou want to check reactions.

Note: Alternatively, you can use Discord web to see who reacted to your Discord messages.

Step 2: Now, right-click on anyreaction.

Note: If you don’t want the details, hover over the reaction; Discord displays the names of the first three people.

Step 3: From the drop-down menu, selectView Reactions.

A modal window appears with a detailed reaction count and the name of the person who reacted with a specific emoji. Additionally, you can select different emoticons to see who used them to react to your message.

On Discord Mobile App

Step 1: Launch theDiscord appand go to the message you want to check reactions of.

Step 2: Now, long-press on anyreactionand wait for a second. A bottom sheet will appear containing the people who reacted to the message.

This lets you see who reacted to your or server’s message. However, sometimes, you can’t react to a Discord message. If you are stuck with this issue, continue reading.

Also Read:What happens when you remove a friend on Discord

Why Can’t I React to Discord Messages

If the issue persists, it’s better to reach out to the server administrators, channel moderators, orDiscord supportfor further assistance.

FAQs

Multiple people can react to a message on Discord. There is no limit on the number of reactions a message can receive. As long as someone has permission to access the message, they can react to it.

Yes. Users can react multiple times to a message on Discord by using different emojis. While you can only add each emoji once, you can use different emojis.

Anyone who has access to a message on Discord can react to it by default. If you want to prevent people from reacting to a particular message, you can adjust the permissions provided you have an appropriate administrative or moderator role on the server.

Discord does not automatically send notifications when someone reacts to your message. However, if the message itself is part of a conversation in a server or direct message, you might receive notifications for new messages or mentions within that conversation. Reactions themselves do not generate separate notifications.

Also Read:How to find a Discord User ID

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Last updated on 22 July, 2024

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