While in session you have the ability to use emojis to quickly react instead of using the chat or speaking which depending on the situation may be disruptive.
Using Reactions
Reactions can be used either via the reactions button on the system tray or through hot keys.
From the System Tray
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Hover on the react button
- Select the appropriate reaction by clicking on it
Through the Keyboard Shortcuts
Alternatively, you are able to use the numbers 1-9 on your keyboard to quickly "react" with the relevant emoji.
- Thumbs Up 👍
- Thumbs down 👎
- Clap 👏
- Wave 👋
- Party popper🎉
- Face with heart eyes 😍
- Open mouth face 😮
- Laughing crying face 😂
Raising your Hand
As well as using reactions you also have the ability to raise your hand while in session.
Once you have raised your hand the hand icon will appear on your video notifying others that you have raised your hand.
Hosts will also receive receive a notification that you have raised your hand and have the option to:
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Ask to speak
- When clicked you will receive a notification asking you to unmute your mic to speak or dismiss the message
- When clicked you will receive a notification asking you to unmute your mic to speak or dismiss the message
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Snooze
- When snoozed your hand will remain raised but the notification will disappear from the host's screen
From the System Tray
Click on the react button to raise or lower your hand
Alternatively, you can select Raise after hovering on the React button and having the reactions display.
From the Keyboard Shortcut
You can raise or lower your hand by pressing the 'h' key on your keyboard.