The “like” button has become so common on social media today that many click it reflexively to acknowledge a post or comment, even when “like” isn’t quite what they mean. Recognizing that messages can spark a spectrum of emotions, Slack on Thursday rolled out a new collection of emoji-based “reactions.”

The new feature comes in part as an answer to a frequent request from users of Slack’s popular collaboration software, many of whom wanted a quick, publicly visible way to acknowledge the messages they receive, the company said.

Rather than choosing a single symbol for that purpose, though, Slack tapped its default emoji set to enable a wide array of possibilities. There’s the classic thumbs-up or thumbs-down option, of course, but there are also cute animals, hands clapping and a lightning bolt, for example. Alternatively, users can choose celebration icons, a blushing face, a check mark, a plus-one symbol and much more. Teams can also add their own, custom emoji, Slack said.

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