Can I react to a comment I wrote myself?

Yes. In this capture a reaction was added to a comment posted from the same account, and the chip appeared under it with a count of 1.

Where do I find the emoji I use most often?

The picker lists frequently used emoji at the top, so common choices such as tada are available without searching.

How to use emoji reactions in Linear

Learn how to react to a Linear comment with an emoji: open the picker, search for tada, pick it, and see the reaction chip appear under the comment.

Quick answer

To react to a comment in Linear, open an issue, find the comment in the Activity section, and click Add reaction beside it. Search the emoji picker for the one you want, click it, and it appears under the comment as a small chip with a count you can hover to review.

Steps at a glance

Open an issue and find the comment in Activity.
Click Add reaction next to the comment.
Type a name into Search emoji to filter the picker.
Click the emoji you want from the results.
Check the reaction chip with its count under the comment.

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Summary

Emoji reactions let you respond to a Linear comment without writing a reply. They keep issue threads short and make it obvious who has seen or agreed with an update.

Step-by-step guide

Step 1
Open the reaction picker
Open an issue and scroll to the Activity section. Point at the comment you want to respond to and click **Add reaction**. The emoji picker opens beside the comment.
Step 2
Search for an emoji
The picker lists frequently used emoji first, followed by the full set. Click **Search emoji…** and type a name such as tada to narrow the list to matching emoji.
Step 3
Pick the emoji
Click the matching result, for example tada, in the search results. The picker closes as soon as you choose, so you do not need to confirm anything.
Step 4
See your reaction on the comment
Your emoji appears under the comment as a chip with a count of 1. Hover the chip to check it is attached to the right comment.

Why this matters

You read a teammate's update on an issue and only need to say you saw it or agree. A reaction acknowledges the comment in one click, so the thread stays readable and nobody has to post a reply that adds nothing.

Frequently asked questions

Can I react to a comment I wrote myself?
Yes. In this capture a reaction was added to a comment posted from the same account, and the chip appeared under it with a count of 1.
Where do I find the emoji I use most often?
The picker lists frequently used emoji at the top, so common choices such as tada are available without searching.

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