How to add emojis in notion
- George Apostolov
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How to add emojis in notion: step-by-step guide
First, to add an icon to the heading and/or set the skin tone for the emojis used on your page. Hover over your title and click on Add icon.
Click on the Skin tone icon on the right side of the search bar.
Select your desired skin tone.
Your selected skin tone will now reflect on all applicable emojis on your page.
To easily insert emojis anywhere on the page simply use the shortcut colon (:) followed by the name of the emoji. Such as :wave or :car.
Select an emoji from the list of results to insert.
You now have emojis on your page!
Quick answer: To add emojis in Notion, hover over your title to click Add icon and set your desired skin tone. Then, use the colon shortcut followed by the emoji name to insert emojis anywhere on your page.
About this Notion tutorial
Personalize your Notion pages by setting emoji skin tones and quickly inserting icons using simple keyboard shortcuts. This guide shows how to add emojis in notion in 7 steps, starting with "First, to add an icon to the heading and/or set the skin tone for the emojis used on yo..." and finishing with "You now have emojis on your page!". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Notion interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to add emojis in notion?
7 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Notion data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Notion. Related guides: How to add events to notion calendar, How to add music to notion and How to add pictures to notion. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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