Colon

Colon symbol consisting of two vertically stacked white dots on a black background.
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What does the Colon emoji mean?

The ultimate punctuation mark for when you need to pause the drama.

The colon emoji is a staple of digital communication, representing the classic punctuation mark used to introduce lists, explanations, or dramatic pauses. In Discord and Slack, it serves as a minimalist way to signal that more information is coming or to emphasize a specific point. Its stark, high-contrast design makes it a versatile tool for any server looking to maintain a clean, typographic aesthetic.

When to use it

  • Introducing a list of important server rules
  • Adding a dramatic pause before a reveal
  • Signaling that a long explanation follows next
  • Creating a clean and minimalist chat aesthetic

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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 Colon 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 Colon 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 Colon image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.