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Reactions & Emoji
Tavrn takes emoji seriously. Whether you’re reacting to a message or dropping a well-timed 💀 in the chat, here’s how it all works.Reacting to Messages
Reactions let you respond to a message without sending a whole reply. They’re great for quick acknowledgment, agreement, or just vibe-confirming that you’re reading. To add a reaction:- Hover over any message (on desktop) or long-press it (on mobile)
- Click the 😊 emoji icon that appears
- Pick your emoji from the picker
- Your reaction appears below the message
🔥 5. Multiple emoji can all exist on the same message at once.
Reacting with a Recent Emoji
The reaction picker shows your most recently used emoji at the top for quick access. If you’re a creature of habit (👍 on everything, no judgment), this makes repeat-reacting very fast.Removing a Reaction
Changed your mind? Click your existing reaction again to remove it. It’s a toggle.Viewing Who Reacted
Hover over a reaction count to see a list of who added that reaction. Useful for when you need to know exactly which four people think something is 💀.The Emoji Picker
The full emoji picker is available everywhere you can type, DMs, room channels, the reaction picker. Click the 😊 button in the message toolbar to open it. Inside the picker you’ll find:- All standard emoji organized by category (people, nature, food, travel, objects, symbols, flags…)
- Recently used, quick access to your go-tos
- Search, type any keyword to find exactly what you’re looking for
- Skin tone selector, set a default skin tone for applicable emoji
Emoji Rendering on Tavrn
Tavrn renders emoji using Twemoji, Twitter’s open-source emoji set. This means emoji look consistent across all devices, regardless of what your operating system normally renders. This is actually a big deal! Emoji can look radically different (and sometimes confusing) between iOS, Android, and Windows. Twemoji keeps everyone on the same page.GIFs vs. Emoji
Both GIFs and emoji are ways to express yourself, but they serve different purposes:| Emoji | GIF | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Inline with text | Larger, standalone |
| Movement | Static (or animated in some cases) | Animated |
| Source | Built-in to Tavrn | NovaGPI search |
| Use case | Quick reactions, inline expression | Bigger emotional moments |
Learn more about the GIF picker in Using GIFs.
Tips for Reaction Culture
A few informal community norms around reactions that tend to make conversations feel good:- React to things you enjoy, it costs nothing and makes the sender feel heard
- Don’t over-react, plastering 50 reactions on every message gets visually noisy
- Use reactions instead of “haha” or “ok”, keeps the chat cleaner and quieter
- Reactions aren’t endorsements, a 😂 reaction just means something made you laugh, not that you agree with everything said
Reactions are visible to everyone in the conversation or channel. In DMs, only you and the other person can see them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I react with a custom emoji?
Can I react with a custom emoji?
Currently, Tavrn uses the standard Twemoji set. Custom room emoji aren’t yet a feature, but it’s something people have asked for!
Can I see all reactions on a message?
Can I see all reactions on a message?
Yes, hover over any reaction to see who added it. You can also scroll through all reactions if there are many on a popular message.
Is there a limit to how many reactions can be on a message?
Is there a limit to how many reactions can be on a message?
No hard limit. In theory, every emoji in existence could be on a single message. In practice, that would be a lot.
Can I turn off emoji reactions?
Can I turn off emoji reactions?
You can’t disable reactions on messages sent to you (it’s part of the core experience), but you can choose not to react to others’ messages yourself.