Emoji
Emoji can be created in two common ways
Copy Emoji Content
You can copy emoji content from Emoji Pedia. Many Markdown applications will automatically display emoji in Markdown format text.
Tips: If you are using a static website, make sure the HTML encoding format is UTF-8.
Using Emoji Shortcodes
Some Markdown applications allow you to insert emoji by typing emoji shortcodes.
They usually start and end with colons and contain the emoji name.
:joy:
Rendered output:
😂
Common Emoji Shortcodes
Here are some commonly used emoji shortcodes:
| Shortcode | Emoji | Description |
|---|---|---|
:smile: | 😄 | Smiling face |
:heart: | ❤️ | Red heart |
:thumbsup: | :thumbsup: | Thumbs up |
:fire: | 🔥 | Fire |
:star: | ⭐ | Star |
:check: | :check: | Check mark |
Best Practices for Emoji
Use Sparingly
Use emoji sparingly to maintain professionalism and readability.
Choose Appropriate Emoji
Select emoji that are relevant to your content and audience.
Test Compatibility
Test your emoji display across different Markdown processors and platforms.