How to Use Emoji Reactions in Linear
- George Apostolov
How to Use Emoji Reactions in Linear: step-by-step guide
Go to your preferred issue and click on it.
Under the issue description, click on the emoji icon to add a reaction.
Select an emoji from the list of reactions.
Hover over a comment and click the emoji icon that appears.
Select an emoji from the list to react to the comment.
The emoji automatically appears under the comment. Emoji reactions help with quick feedback and team engagement.
Quick answer: To use emoji reactions in Linear, open your preferred issue, click the emoji icon under the description to select a reaction, and then hover over any comment to click the emoji icon and choose an emoji from the list.
About this Linear tutorial
Add quick feedback and boost team engagement in Linear by reacting to issues and comments with emojis. This guide shows how to use Emoji Reactions in Linear in 6 steps, starting with "Go to your preferred issue and click on it" and finishing with "The emoji automatically appears under the comment. Emoji reactions help with quick feed...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Linear interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to use Emoji Reactions in Linear?
6 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 Linear data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Linear. Related guides: How to Use Issue History in Linear, How to Use Issue Numbers in Linear and How to Use Issue Templates in Linear. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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