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Microsoft Teams: Users can add multiple emoji reactions to each chat or channel message

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Updated September 10, 2025: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.

In Microsoft Teams, users will soon be able to add multiple emoji reactions to a single message. Before this rollout, each user can only add one emoji to each chat or channel post. After this rollout, users can select and add multiple emojis—including custom emojis—to the same message.

This message applies to Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for Mac desktop, Teams for the web, and Teams for iOS/Android.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 491468.

When this will happen

Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early June 2025 and expect to complete by mid-June 2025.

General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-June 2025 and expect to complete by late June 2025.

General Availability (GCC, GCC High): We will begin rolling out early September 2025 (previously early July) and expect to complete by late September 2025 (previously mid-July).

General Availability (DoD): We will begin rolling out late September 2025 (early August) and expect to complete by late October 2025 (previously mid-August).

How this will affect your organization

After this rollout, a user who adds an emoji to a message will find a new More reactions button where the user can select and add additional emojis:

Reactions are displayed in order of popularity, while ensuring that each user’s own reactions are always visible. To maintain clarity and prevent clutter, emojis are limited to 20 reactions per user per message:

When there are too many reactions to show, users can hover over the number (+6 in this image) to see all reactions:

What you need to do to prepare

This feature will be enabled by default and the rollout will happen automatically by the specified dates with no admin action required before the rollout. We recommend these steps:

  • Inform users of the updated behavior to avoid confusion when they notice multiple reactions per message.
  • If your organization uses custom emojis, note that custom emojis are supported as part of this feature.
  • No changes to current admin settings or messaging policies are required.

Learn more: Send an emoji, GIF, or sticker in Microsoft Teams - Microsoft Support (will be updated before rollout)

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    • Tags Feature update, User impact → Updated message, Feature update, User impact

    Updated September 10, 2025: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience. In Microsoft Teams, users will soon be able to add multiple emoji … 2025. General Availability (GCC, GCC High): We will begin rolling out early JulySeptember 2025 (previously early July) and expect to complete by mid-July 2025.late September 2025 (previously mid-July). General Availability (DoD): We will begin rolling out early Augustlate September 2025 (early August) and expect to complete by mid-August 2025.late October 2025 (previously mid-August). How this will affect your organization: After this rollout, a user who …

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