OtterHalf

How do I react to messages?

Reacting to messages is a quick and fun way to respond without typing. You can add emoji reactions to any message in your conversations.

How to Add a Reaction

  1. Open the Chats tab and select a conversation
  2. Long press on the message you want to react to
  3. Select one of the available reaction emojis:
    • ❤️ Love - Show you love the message
    • 👍 Like - Show you like the message
    • 👎 Dislike - Show you dislike the message
    • 😂 Haha - Show you found it funny
    • 😮 Wow - Show you're surprised
    • 😢 Sad - Show you're feeling sad
OtterHalf App chat screen showing how to add reactions to messages by long pressing and selecting an emoji

How to Remove a Reaction

  1. Long press on a message that has your reaction
  2. Tap the same reaction emoji again to remove it

Tips for Using Reactions

  • Reactions are a great way to acknowledge messages without sending a full reply
  • You can see who reacted to a message by tapping on the reaction
  • Multiple people can react to the same message with the same or different emojis