How to Like or react to messages in Microsoft Teams
Your messages can be enhanced by adding your reactions if you want to express your feelings or acknowledge someone’s work.
You can choose a reaction by hovering over a chat message.
Just above the message, your chosen reaction will appear once you select it.
Are you interested in learning more? For more information about chats, see First things you need to know.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you like a message in Microsoft Teams?
You can choose a reaction from a chat message by hovering over it. After selecting it, your selected reaction will appear above the message. Interested in learning more? Find out what you need to know about chats in First things to know.
Why can’t I react to messages in Teams?
Keyboard shortcuts are available. Use the keyboard shortcuts to insert emojis if the reaction picker does not work. Check the emoji keyboard shortcuts in Teams on Microsoft’s support page if you haven’t already.
How do I enable reactions in Microsoft Teams?
To open Live reactions, use the controls along the edge of the screen. You can now express a live reaction. Regardless of whether your camera is on or off, the reaction will appear momentarily across your live video feed.
How do you add reactions to Teams chat?
A reaction can be selected from a menu after tapping and holding a message in Teams for personal and small business use. Reacting to a message will notify the sender. Emojis can be selected by clicking the button.
Can you add custom reactions to Microsoft Teams?
Does Microsoft Teams support more reactions? Until recently, Microsoft Teams users could only use five reaction emojis. It was announced in November of 2021 that Microsoft Teams: Expanded Reactions would be added to the roadmap.