typing (Animated)

Three gray dots pulsing in a sequence to represent a typing indicator.
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What does the typing emoji mean?

The universal signal that someone is actually crafting a response.

This pixel-art typing indicator is a staple of digital communication, representing the anticipation of a message being composed. It is widely used on Discord and Slack servers to playfully call out someone who has been typing for a long time or to signal that a conversation is actively ongoing.

When to use it

  • Signaling that a message is being composed
  • Calling out someone taking too long typing
  • Adding visual flair to an active conversation
  • Humorously indicating a very long paragraph incoming

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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 โ†’ 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 โ†’ 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 โ†’ Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.