How to Use Animated Reactions in Zoom

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Enable and Use Animated Reactions in Zoom on Desktop

To start using Animated Reactions during Zoom calls, you must enable the feature in the Zoom app on your computer. Here’s how to do it on your Mac and Windows PC.

Step 1:Open theZoomapp on your Mac or Windows PC.

Step 2:Click theSettings iconat the top-right corner and selectGeneral.

Step 3:Scroll to the bottom and look forReactions.

Step 4:Under Reactions, check the box forAnimate these emojisto enable Animated Reactions.

As of writing this guide, Zoom has enabled Animated Reactions for six emojis. You cannot add more emojis to be used as Animated Reactions. Also, you cannot change the skin tone of the emoji to use it as an Animated Reaction.

Touse an animated reaction, click onReactions in the bottom Menu Barduring a Zoom call. Then, select your emoji.

Enable and Use Animated Reactions in Zoom on Mobile

If you prefer using Zoom mostly on your mobile device, use animated reactions during your meetings. But before that, check if the feature is enabled. The steps to check that are the same for Android and iPhone.

Step 1:OpenZoomon your iPhone or Android. Tap thethree dotsat the bottom-right corner and selectMeetings.

Step 2:Scroll to the bottom and enable the toggle forAnimated Reactions.

Note that you cannot change the skin tone of your emoji and use it as an animated reaction.

To send a reaction, tap theReactionsicon on the bottom Menu Bar > tap thethree dotsto get options for animated reactions.

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Last updated on 02 July, 2024

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