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How to Add Skin Tone to Reactions in Microsoft Teams

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This guide will show you how to customize the skin tone of your emoji reactions in Microsoft Teams. Personalize your chat experience by selecting your preferred skin tone for various emojis.

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Here's how to add skin tone to reactions in Microsoft Teams

  1. Open the Chat Section

    Begin by clicking the 'Chat' icon located in the left-hand navigation bar of Microsoft Teams. This will display your list of conversations.

  2. Select a Conversation

    From your chat list, choose the specific conversation where you want to customize your emoji reactions. Click on it to open the chat window.

  3. Access the Emoji Picker

    In the open chat window, locate the message compose area at the bottom. Click the emoji icon to open the emoji picker panel.

  4. Open Skin Tone Options

    Within the emoji picker panel, find and click the small hand icon. This is the skin tone selector, which will reveal various skin tone options.

  5. Choose a Skin Tone

    A pop-up menu will appear with different skin tone options. Click on your preferred skin tone to select it.

  6. Save Your Preference

    After selecting your desired skin tone, click the 'Save' button. This action will apply your chosen skin tone to all applicable emoji reactions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Chat icon is located in the left-hand navigation bar of Microsoft Teams, typically near the top of the sidebar.