typing (Animated)

Three gray dots pulsing in a sequence to indicate someone is typing.
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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 Download GIF above to save the typing image.
  2. Open Discord and go to Server Settings → Emoji.
  3. Click Upload Emoji and choose the downloaded file.
  4. Give it a name and save. You need the Manage Emojis and Stickers 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.