Slack
Workspace shortcodes for messages & reactions
Slack converts :colon-wrapped: shortcodes into emoji when sent in a channel or used as a reaction. Below is the full reference plus the playful "built-in" Slack extras like party_parrot and rocket-launching that are not in the standard Unicode set.
How to use: Type the shortcode in any message field. Slack autocompletes after `:`. Also works as a reaction by clicking the smiley icon next to a message.
All Slack codes
| Emoji | Shortcode | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Thumbs up — most-used reaction in business chat. | ||
| Thumbs down. | ||
| I see this / looking into it. | ||
| Hello / goodbye. | ||
| Celebration — go-to launch reaction. | ||
| Shipping it / going live. | ||
| Lit / urgent / great. | ||
| Done / approved. | ||
| No / rejected. | ||
| Love it. | ||
| New / shiny / launched. | ||
| On the money. | ||
| Thanks / please. | ||
| Thinking / hmm. | ||
| Bowing / thank you. | ||
| Bug report. | ||
| Shipped. | ||
| Sob / really moved. | ||
| Laughing. | ||
| Rolling on floor laughing. | ||
| Smile. | ||
| Smiling with hearts. | ||
| Pleading puppy eyes. | ||
| Dead / lol. | ||
| Asleep / boring. | ||
| Big news / explosion. | ||
| Warning. | ||
| Blocked / no entry. | ||
| Idea. | ||
| Applause. | ||
| Strong / let's do this. | ||
| Point up / FYI. | ||
| Praise / celebrate. | ||
| Cheers / weekend. | ||
| Coffee break. | ||
| Pizza / Friday lunch. | ||
| Party Parrot — classic Slack custom emoji (animated). | ||
| Slack logo emoji. | ||
| Built-in Slack call shortcut. |