How to add emojis to your pages in Confluence Cloud
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How to add emojis to your pages in Confluence Cloud
Simon Kirrane
1st August, 2024
3 min read
Simon Kirrane
1st August, 2024
3 min read
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Why use emojis in your Confluence content?
How to insert emojis in Confluence Cloud
How to disable emojis
How to insert symbols and special characters in Confluence
Words alone don't cut it anymore. Here’s how to spice up your pages with Confluence emojis and other symbols.
They say a picture is worth a thousand words - but what about emojis. Maybe not, but they’re still a great way to add feeling to your content and keep users engaged.
Looking for more ideas on how to create pages that dazzle? Check out our guide on how to create the best Confluence pages.
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Why use emojis in your Confluence content?
Perhaps you’re old-school and don’t see what all the fuss is about when it comes to using emojis in your content. Maybe you view emojis as unprofessional or childish. Well, that’s something to be debated - but it’s undeniable that well-placed and appropriate emojis can elevate your content.
Here’s why:
🪧 They offer an alternative way to signpost ideas - though tools like headings are fantastic for separating content on the page, you don’t want to go overboard. Emojis are a visual, interesting way to indicate new ideas.
⚠️ Like any other image, emojis are better at grabbing attention - if you want to ensure that users take notice of a particular tip or warning on the page, an emoji can make that happen!
🪩 Emojis add interest to your pages - no one wants to read blocks and blocks of text. Emojis act as universal indicators of an idea, drawing users in before they’ve read a single word.
Here’s why:
🪧 They offer an alternative way to signpost ideas - though tools like headings are fantastic for separating content on the page, you don’t want to go overboard. Emojis are a visual, interesting way to indicate new ideas.
⚠️ Like any other image, emojis are better at grabbing attention - if you want to ensure that users take notice of a particular tip or warning on the page, an emoji can make that happen!
🪩 Emojis add interest to your pages - no one wants to read blocks and blocks of text. Emojis act as universal indicators of an idea, drawing users in before they’ve read a single word.
How to insert emojis in Confluence Cloud
While editing your Confluence page, click the emoji icon in the toolbar (it looks like a smiley face).
Then, find or search for your chosen emoji. Click on it to insert it.
Then, find or search for your chosen emoji. Click on it to insert it.
Add your own emojis
If you’ve created your own emojis (must be JPG, PNG, or GIF files and under 1MB), you can add them to your Confluence instance.
1. Select the emoji icon from the toolbar while editing a page.
2. Click Add your own emoji.
1. Select the emoji icon from the toolbar while editing a page.
2. Click Add your own emoji.
3. Type in a name for your emoji.
4. Click Choose file.
5. Find the file you want to use, and select it.
6. Click Add emoji to finish.
❗Note: Custom emojis won’t be visible when your Confluence content is shared on other platforms.
4. Click Choose file.
5. Find the file you want to use, and select it.
6. Click Add emoji to finish.
❗Note: Custom emojis won’t be visible when your Confluence content is shared on other platforms.
How to disable emojis
While emojis have their benefits, they’re not appropriate for every kind of content. To prevent accidentally inserting emojis when typing their shortcuts, e.g. :), you can disable them.
1. Click your profile avatar in the top-right of the page (it’ll usually show your name underneath when you hover over it).
2. Click Personal settings.
3. Select the Edit button at the bottom of ‘Settings’.
4. Uncheck Keyboard shortcuts.
❗Note: This will turn off all keyboard shortcuts, not just those for emojis.
5. Click Submit.
💡Tip: To undo the insertion of emojis (without disabling them), simply use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Z.
1. Click your profile avatar in the top-right of the page (it’ll usually show your name underneath when you hover over it).
2. Click Personal settings.
3. Select the Edit button at the bottom of ‘Settings’.
4. Uncheck Keyboard shortcuts.
❗Note: This will turn off all keyboard shortcuts, not just those for emojis.
5. Click Submit.
💡Tip: To undo the insertion of emojis (without disabling them), simply use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Z.
How to insert symbols and special characters in Confluence Cloud
Currently, Confluence has no tool for inserting symbols and special characters. Instead, you’ll have to use the symbols that come with your device’s operating system.
If you’re using Windows:
1. If necessary, enable NUM LOCK on your keyboard.
2. Hold ALT while you enter the unicode value (it’ll be four digits) for the character you want to use.
Alternatively, copy and paste the character from the Windows Character Map app.
If you’re using Windows:
1. If necessary, enable NUM LOCK on your keyboard.
2. Hold ALT while you enter the unicode value (it’ll be four digits) for the character you want to use.
Alternatively, copy and paste the character from the Windows Character Map app.
If you’re using a Mac:
1. To see the Character View, hold CTRL + CMD.
2. Choose from the categories on the right.
3. Double-click on a symbol to insert it.
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Simon Kirrane
Senior Content Marketing Manager
With a 20-year career in content marketing, Simon has represented a range of international brands. His current specialism is the future of work and work management. Simon is skilled at launching content pipelines, establishing powerful brands, and crafting innovative content strategies.
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