lightning_bolt

Lightning bolt icon with a yellow gradient and a dark drop shadow.
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What does the lightning_bolt emoji mean?

A high-voltage symbol for when things get electric.

The lightning bolt emoji is a classic symbol of power, speed, and sudden energy. It is frequently used in Discord and Slack to signify excitement, a shocking revelation, or to emphasize a 'zap' of creativity or intensity in a conversation.

When to use it

  • Signifying a sudden burst of pure energy
  • Highlighting an incredibly shocking news update
  • Representing speed and rapid movement in chat
  • Adding emphasis to a powerful statement made

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