Custom Emojis

Some Fediverse instances have custom emojis. If your instance provide them, you can use them when composing a post. There are two ways you can insert them.

• By typing a shortcode
• Using the custom emoji picker

1. Typing a shortcode
   

   • Each custom emoji has its own ‘shortcode’. You can start by typing a ‘:’ (colon). Then type the shortcode. While you’re typing Fedilab will show you suggestions, a list of custom emojis that matches the shortcode you’re typing. See the next image.

     

   • If you see the custom emoji you wanted in that list, press on it and Fedilab will complete the shortcode you were typing.

     

2. Custom emoji picker
   

   • To open the custom emoji picker, press the custom emoji button in the compose page.

     

   • Then you’ll get a dialog like below, which will show you all the custom emojis provided by your instance.

     

   • Press on the custom emoji you want to add and Fedilab will add its shortcode to the text area.

     

If you like to continue with this guide, proceed to read the ‘Scheduling’ section.