Use LinkedIn reactions

Last updated: 7 months ago

LinkedIn reactions are a set of expressions that offer members a way to more easily participate in conversations and communicate with their network.

Important: This feature isn’t currently available for mobile users in China.

To react to a post or a comment, from a mobile device, tap and hold the Like icon. If you're using a desktop, move your cursor over the Like icon to select your reaction to a post or a comment.

Check out the reactions you can use:

LinkedIn Reactions
Celebrate – Expresses that you’re celebrating an announcement, congratulating a personal or professional milestone, or praising an accomplishment. For example:
  • Welcoming a new team member.
  • Securing a speaking opportunity, getting promoted, or landing a new job.
  • Completing a successful project launch on time or fun team offsite to end a strong quarter.
Support – Expresses that you empathize with someone’s experience or support them during a challenging time. For example:
  • Demonstrating you’re there for a connection who was vulnerable about their journey in finding a new job.
  • Encouraging a coworker who is finding work from home difficult to manage.

Love – Expresses that the post is heartwarming, resonates with you, or makes you feel an overall sense of appreciation or happiness. For example:

  • When your child visits you at work and thinks you have the greatest job in the world.
  • Posts about the importance of work-life balance.
  • Witnessing a colleague achieve a goal.
  • Thanking your past mentors who helped you get to where you are today.

Insightful – Expresses that you thought the post made a great point, offered a new idea, or shared helpful insights or advice. For example:

  • When your company encourages you to take a day off each month to work on a project that you’re passionate about.
  • Posts about tips and tricks.

Funny – Expresses that the post made you laugh, felt humorous, or offered light-hearted fun in a professional context.

For example:

  • Laughing along with a coworker who shared a funny virtual meeting mistake while working from home.

  • Sharing an inside joke relevant to your role or industry.

  • Heartwarming humor that shows vulnerability.

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