typing (Animated)

Three gray dots pulsing in a sequence to indicate someone is typing.
Used in 8 servers · 6 downloads · Free for your Discord server

What does the typing emoji mean?

The universal signal that someone is actually listening to your long-winded rant.

This classic pixel-art animation depicts the iconic three-dot typing indicator found in messaging apps like Discord and Slack. It is the ultimate tool for creating suspense, signaling that a reply is coming, or jokingly feigning that you are crafting a massive, thoughtful response.

When to use it

  • Signaling that you are typing a long message
  • Creating suspense before dropping a big announcement
  • Joking that you are writing a massive essay
  • Indicating active participation in a group chat

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Add to my server above and pick a Discord server you manage (CommunityOne must be installed).
  2. Or download the file: open Discord → Server Settings → Emoji → Upload Emoji.
  3. Give it a name and save. You need Manage Server (or Create Expressions) permission.
Add to Slack
  1. Download the typing image.
  2. Open the Slack emoji picker and click Add Emoji.
  3. Upload the file, name it, and save.
Add to Revolt/Stoat
  1. Download the typing image.
  2. Open Server Settings → Emojis in Revolt or Stoat.
  3. Upload the file and name your new emoji.
Add to Guilded
  1. Download the typing image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.