Google Docs is getting support for emoji reactions that will allow users to respond to the text with a simple symbol rather than a fully written comment.
The new emoji reactions feature, according to the company, is a less formal alternative to comments for expressing your thoughts on document content.
“Emoji set is updated to the latest version (Emoji 14.0), reflecting the latest emoji set with options to accurately reflect your identity,” the company said in a blog post.
Gender-neutral options for gender-modifiable emojis will also be available, according to the company.
This feature, according to the company, has no admin control. This feature will be enabled by default and will not be able to be turned off by the user.
In Docs, users can access reactions by hovering over any message or existing anchor and clicking the “Add reaction” icon.
Additionally, emoji preferences are shared with Google Chat, so any preferences set in one app will be reflected in the other. Both apps can be used to update emoji preferences via the picker.
