textbubble (Animated)

A gray speech bubble containing three dots indicating that someone is currently typing a message.
Used in 2 servers · Free for your Discord server

What does the textbubble emoji mean?

The ultimate way to call out someone who is taking way too long to type.

This emoji represents the classic 'typing...' indicator found in messaging apps like Discord and iMessage. It is frequently used to playfully mock someone who is taking an eternity to craft a response, or to express anticipation and impatience during a tense conversation.

When to use it

  • Calling out friends taking forever to reply
  • Expressing impatience while waiting for a response
  • Highlighting someone who is typing a novel
  • Mocking a slow typer in the chat

Also known as: :textwaiting:

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