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EmojiSelector

Complete Discord Emoji Guide: Custom, Nitro & Shortcuts

Master emoji usage in Discord — from standard Unicode emojis to custom server emojis, Nitro animated emojis, reactions, and keyboard shortcuts.

💡 Discord Nitro subscribers can use animated emojis and custom emojis from any server they're in.

  • ✓Standard emoji shortcodes: :smile:, :heart:, :fire:
  • ✓Custom server emoji: :custom_name: (server must have it uploaded)
  • ✓Reactions don't consume character count in messages
  • ✓Nitro: access emojis from all servers + animated emoji support
  • ✓Unicode emoji can be typed directly without shortcodes

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. 1Type : (colon) in any message box to open emoji search
  2. 2Continue typing the emoji name (e.g. :heart)
  3. 3Select from the dropdown or press Tab
  4. 4For reactions: hover a message, click the emoji icon
  5. 5For custom emojis: use :emojiname: with server-specific names

Other Guides

How to Use Emojis on Windows 10 & 11How to Use Emojis on Mac (macOS)How to Use Emojis on iPhone (iOS)How to Use Emojis on AndroidSlack Emoji Guide: Reactions, Custom & Shortcuts