How To Use Emoji on AO3
I’ve seen excitement about the option to use emoji on ao3, but also confusion as to how it works when you’re not on mobile.
This post has been updated. The easiest option for Windows 10 users is option 3.
Option 1) copy the emoji into your text/comment box on AO3
You can do this from anywhere in your browser, but here’s the Full Unicode Emoji List to see all your options in one place.
Option 2) type the character code for your emoji into your text/comment box on AO3
You need the unicode for your emoji (see list), then use the following rule:
Character codes may be specified after ampersand (&) and the number sign (#), and are followed by the semicolon (;). [...] Preceding zeros may be omitted. If the input is in hexadecimal, the number is preceded by an "x". (source: wikipedia)
Example:
The unicode for 😍 is “U+1F60D” (Full Unicode Emoji List)
So you first write “&#x”, then add the hexadecimal code “1f60d” and then end the expression with a semicolon “;”, which gives you “😍”
“😍” = 😍
For emojis you use a lot, you’ll probably remember the code fairly quickly.
There’s also always the trusty heart:
“♥” = ♥
OPTION 3) use the emoji keyboard
In Windows 10, you can access this via the combination windows key + period key (”.”).
(Credit to the amazing @wingedcatgirl for option 3. Thank you!)
Happy writing and commenting! 😘
