Gmail is getting a new feature that will make it easier than ever to express your reactions to emails: emoji reactions!
With emoji reactions, you can quickly and easily respond to an email with a single emoji. This can be a great way to say “Thanks!” “I laughed!” or “I agree!” without having to type out a full response.

Add an emoji reaction
In Gmail, you can find the emoji reaction option on each message.
- On your Android phone or tablet, open the Gmail app
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- Open a message you want to reply to.
- Below the message, tap Add emoji reaction
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- From the picker, select an emoji you want to use.
- To display more emoji, select More
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- The emoji you select appears at the bottom of the email.
- To display more emoji, select More
Emoji reactions will be available to all Gmail users in the coming weeks. In the meantime, you can learn more about this new feature on the Google blog.
Bijay Pokharel
Bijay Pokharel is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Abijita, an independent technology and cybersecurity news publication established in 2017. A specialist in cybersecurity journalism, Bijay covers vulnerability research, malware analysis, enterprise data breaches, digital privacy, and emerging technologies. His work translates complex technical threats into precise, accessible, and actionable intelligence for security professionals and general readers alike. His reporting and investigative coverage are routinely cited and republished across leading technology and security media.



