💥 Emojis on LinkedIn : 2024 Copy / Past list + Guide

Are you wondering how to use emojis on LinkedIn? As specialists in lead generation on this social network, we have prepared a complete guide on the topic.

In the lines to come, discover some technical tips related to the use of the platform, as well as marketing advice. We have conducted thorough research on the added value of emoticons, as they are also called, in the context of a LinkedIn post.

We are convinced that these pictograms increase (sometimes significantly) the chances of engagement by users and/or conversion among potential prospects. How? Why? Here are our explanations.

How to integrate an emoji into your LinkedIn post?

In recent years, social networks and their equivalents have standardized several practices and features. In principle, you should have no difficulty adding a LinkedIn smiley to the texts you write.

You just need to click on the following button:

If, for various display or compatibility reasons, you cannot find this shortcut, at least two possibilities are available to you:

• Use a virtual keyboard on Windows, Android, iOS… depending on the device you are using. These "keyboards" are typically installed by default. You will also find them in the online stores of operating systems (Playstore, Windows Store, Apple Store…).
• Copy-paste LinkedIn emojis from a particular site. Some platforms offer these symbols for free access, such as emojipedia.
• On MacOS, you just need to press CTRL + COMMAND + SPACE.

To see a list of emotions ready to be used on LinkedIn:

On Windows, you can proceed by pressing the Windows logo + . to display a list of emojis.

As for the rest of the manipulations, they should not present any difficulties. The dialogue boxes on LinkedIn are meant to be intuitive. Proceed exactly as if you were sending a message to someone… at least, technically.

The content, naturally, will be different. That's what we are now interested in. How to use emoticons on LinkedIn wisely? Effectively? What are their advantages and limitations?

Why use emojis on LinkedIn?

As you know, even though LinkedIn belongs to the category of social networks, it is generally not used for the same reasons as Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), or Tiktok. There is a deliberate focus on networking in the professional sense of the term. Therefore, why use emojis on LinkedIn?

Do they really have their place in this particular context?

A mistake would be to categorize the smiley (often used term in the early days of the Internet) as a familiar element, reserved for friendly exchanges or love declarations. But the reality seems to us much more nuanced… and richer in opportunities!

Indeed, nowadays, emojis have undeniably found their letters of nobility. Provided they are used well (we will come back to this in the following paragraph), their mobilization seems entirely legitimate.

Inserting emojis in LinkedIn posts: what are the advantages?

We have gathered some arguments in favor of LinkedIn emoticons. They are based on our experience and knowledge in the field of digital marketing.

Of course, there are no magic recipes when it comes to retaining an audience. Some factors are difficult to anticipate or control. However, market studies and observations conducted so far reveal certain trends. Indeed…

• These well-known images contribute to highlighting the uniqueness, the particularities of the advertiser.
  
  One cannot build their brand image solely with LinkedIn smileys, of course. But the choices of images give a rich idea of the tone, the dominant themes that characterize a company. Or simply what it can bring to prospects!
  
  Your company gives significant importance to eco-responsibility? The following emoji will fit perfectly in your publications: ♻️
  
• An emoticon contributes to the attractiveness of a LinkedIn post.Of course, this should not make you forget the importance of spelling and syntax. However, in this modern society where the image plays a central role, you will more easily capture the attention of potential customers thanks to these little icons.
  
• Emojis on LinkedIn, at least some of them, help structure content. The green check marks ( ✅) and the red crosses ( ❌) are particularly useful to writers and editors. But there are many other examples, obviously: the essential "Attention!" sign , the uncompromising "Stop" , etc.

These positive points show how much emoticons are not inappropriate on LinkedIn. However, it seems important to observe some precautions in order to use them effectively.

Adding smileys on LinkedIn: some pitfalls to avoid

As explained a little earlier, this web platform is very much about networking. Connecting companies and their customers, HR managers to those looking for a job… Faced with these stakes, it remains important to adapt your approach. Using emojis on LinkedIn is an excellent communication lever, provided you take care of your approach.

To maximize your chances of success in marketing (acquisition, capture, engagement…) or in other areas related to the web audience, we recommend avoiding…

• Excessive use of emojis
  This advice also applies to the web developer who shapes the graphic identity of a website, for example. If he floods the interface with banners, images, effects… the conversion rate is compromised! Several reasons explain this phenomenon. The most obvious being the information overload induced.
  How to navigate through a wall of smileys? Where to find the data you are looking for if these little images take up more space than the text? Always keep in mind the quality of the user experience. This applies to the use of LinkedIn emoticons as well as many others.
  
• Incorrect use of illustrations
  Out of haste or clumsiness, you might use the wrong emoji. Want to showcase your travel agency, which offers unbeatable trips to Paris?
  
  Avoid the following icon: 🗼 . Indeed, it is not the Eiffel Tower... but the Tokyo Tower! Yes, it's a detail. Many visitors will not be bothered by it, or will believe they recognize the French monument. But it is better to take care of every aspect, right?
  
• A tone too familiar, depending on the circumstances
  This third pitfall really depends on your style, your usual tone. A very formal company will refrain from using the , while another, more focused on closeness with customers, will use it to add a touch of lightness to their words. In any case, it is necessary to align with the general spirit of the group, the organization, the company… at the risk of causing confusion.
  
• A symbolism difficult to understand
  In your opinion, the emoji perfectly represents the world of video games? Why not. The little aliens from Space Invaders are indeed among the pioneers of the genre. But it is important (except in very "niche" cases) to reach all targets.

Prefer clearer images, which will make the link obvious. To take the example of "gaming", the controller will probably cause less misunderstanding. As for the robot, it illustrates well the publications related to artificial intelligence, in particular . Or with future (…present?) technologies in general.

A very interesting practice… that is not so common

One might think that the use of emoticons on LinkedIn fits perfectly into the mores for some years now. That most entrepreneurs, community managers… use them naturally and regularly.

Yet, no. Just browse the social network to realize it. Even today, posts containing these little images are not so frequent. All statistics do not agree, but we can reasonably talk about a rate of 20% - against 80% of publications without smileys.

Who knows, maybe this article will contribute to boosting the trend? In the meantime, we have compiled a list of LinkedIn emoticons that seem to us the most interesting. The most promising. And therefore the most engaging.

The Best LinkedIn Emojis: Our Selection

Let's clarify first that the small icons available on LinkedIn were not created by the site's team; they are standard images, available in many places.

We will highlight those that "stand out" in our humble opinion, knowing that the context remains important.

The Rocket 🚀
The rocket emoji encapsulates a universe of metaphors. It highlights the path to success, propulsion. With this technological symbol, one can easily envision the increase in revenue, the number of clients, visibility... A must on LinkedIn, at least if you are establishing a sales strategy.

The Green Check ✅
We already highlighted it a few lines earlier. The green check emoticon helps organize an explanation. It emphasizes your commitments (in this case, what you commit to), or your achievements. In the context of a classified ad, this illustration offers a good alternative to traditional bullet points when listing hiring criteria.

The Clock 🕐
Even in the era of digital clocks, this classic wall ally makes its mark. In this 2020 decade, time matters a lot: speed of deliveries, responsiveness of contacts... The simple use of this emoji on LinkedIn shows that you are aware of the needs of the reader. At least, in terms of logistics.

The Purse and the Money 💰💸
Contactless bank cards have conquered the markets. Cryptocurrency, despite some fluctuations, has revolutionized several aspects of the economy. Regardless: our cultural representations persist! Thus, the timeless purse still flatters the imagination when an individual seeks to make money. The banknote as well.

One can be convinced of this by watching those dishonest smartphone ads. Those that promise to earn thousands of dollars or euros by installing a free game. The actors on screen are rarely looking at their online bank accounts. They count their cash, or swim in it...

There's nothing to prevent using these LinkedIn emoticons in the context of a legitimate and reliable activity. It's simply a way to reinforce the message.

The "Wink" Smiley 😉
The wink smiley establishes a certain (virtual) complicity between the sender and the recipient. It materializes empathy and a certain form of humanity. This image is also perfect when adding a touch of humor.

The Comic Bubble 💬
Finally, the comic bubble refers to the idea of exchange, discussion. It can be used, for instance, to remind of the existence of a customer service. Or to invite comments.

Good to Know

If you use Windows and want to effectively image your posts, there's no need to click on the "emoji" button every time.

Just hold down the Windows key and the ";" (semicolon) key at the same time. The magic happens instantly: the menu containing your favorite smileys opens!

Adding Emojis to Your Page, Your LinkedIn Profile: Bring Life to Your Publications!

Never underestimate the power of illustrations when transmitting information. Even if the famous expression "a picture is worth a thousand words" has its limits, it well summarizes what we wanted to highlight here.

Emoticons on LinkedIn add an extra dimension, so to speak, to what you convey to the public. These small graphic additions give (literally) a particular color to the messages, opportunities, information circulating on this professional social network.

Again, one must resist preconceived ideas. The rocket will not automatically lead to clicks. The "wink" smiley has its charming side, but could also repel the more conformist.

That's why it's essential to think about your strategy before making your announcement public.

At useArtemis, we know how much the visual aspect of a campaign, for example, can influence its success. Our lead generation software greatly contributes to increasing your productivity. Take advantage of it to adjust all these details. Those that will pave your way... to success!

🤩 LinkedIn Emojis to Copy/Paste

Emotion Smiley

These are generally the most used, as they easily convey your emotions and current mood.

😊 🙂 😃 😄 😁 😆 😂 🤣 😅 😗 😙 😘 🥰 😍 🤗 🤩 😛 😜 😝 😋 🙃 🤭 😉

😐 🤨 🤔 😕 😶 🙄 😳 🥺 😮 😦 😧 😯 😲 😨 😱 😰 😭

😟 😞 😌 😢 😣 😖 😫 😩 😓 😪

🙁 😒 😤 😡 😠 🤬 🤢 🤮 😈 👿

😇 😎 😴 😷 🤧 🤒 🤕 🧐 🤠 🤓 👶 🤑 🤐 🤥 🤯 😬 🤪 😵 🥳 🥱 🥴 🥵 🥶

Hand Gestures, Anatomy, Hearts

The second-to-last hand gesture should be avoided on LinkedIn 😇

🙏 💪 👌 👍 👎 🤞 ✌ 🖖 🤘 🤙 🖐️ 👊 🤛 🤜 👋 🤟 👏 🤝 👈 👉 👆 👇 🖕 🤏

👂 🦻 👃 👀 👁️ 🧠 👅 👄 💋 🦷 🦴 👣 🦵 🦶 🤸‍♀️ 🚴 🤾 🤼‍♂️

💘 💝 💖 💗 💓 💞 💕 💟 ❣️ 💔 ❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜 🖤

Characters

(PS: Christmas is coming)

👻 👽 🤡 👾 🤖 👨‍🎓 👩‍🎓 👮‍ 🕵️‍ 🤴 👸 🎅 🤶 🧙‍ 🧚‍ 🧜‍ ⛄ 🦰 🦱 🦳 🦲 🙈 🙉 🙊

Metaphors, Symbols, and Signs

🌙 ☀️ 🌝 🌞 ⭐ 🌟 🌠 🌌 ☁️ ⛅ ⛈️ 🌤️ 🌥️ 🌦️ 🌧️ 🌨️ 🌩️ 🌪️ 🌊 ❄️ ⚡ ☄️

☔ 🔥 💧 💦 💫 🌫️ 🌬️ 🌀 🌈

✅ ☑️ ✔️ ❌ ❎ #️⃣ *️⃣ ⚠️ ⛔ 📵 🔞 🚫 ☣️ ☢️ ❓ ❔ ❕ ❗ ©️ ®️ 🔕 🔇 🎵 🎶

🎦 🔆 ⚕️ ♾️ ☮️ ♻️ ⚜️ ✳️ ✴️ ❇️ ➿ 〽️ 〰️ 🏁 🚩 🎌 🏴 🏳️ 🏳️‍🌈 💌 💯 💢 💥

💲 🕳️ 💣 💩 💬 👁️‍🗨️ 🗨️ 🗯️ 💭 💤 💀 ☠️ 🗽 🗼 🍀 ⚓ ⏳ ⌚ ⏰ ⏱️ 🕛 🕑 🛎️

🎯 🚥 🚦 🛑 🚧 🌡️ 🎲 ♠️ ♥️ ♦️ ♣️ ♟️ 🎭 🏅 🏆 🎗️ 🎁 🎀 🎈 ✨ 🧨 🎃 🎄 ⚽ 🏈 📸

Arrows, Bullet Points, Numbers, and Letters

These emojis are very used to punctuate an article or a post. You can use the downward arrow to encourage readers to read the rest of your article or guide them to the comments.

⬆️ ↗️ ➡️ ↘️ ⬇️ ↙️ ⬅️ ↖️ ↩️ ↪️ ⤴️ ⤵️ 🔃 🔄 🔀 🔁 🔂 🔙 🔚 🔛 🔜 🔝

👈 👉 👆 🖕 👇 ▶️ ⏩ ⏪ ⏸️ ⏹️ ⏺️ ⏏️ 📌 📍 📎 🔶 🔷 🔸 🔹 🔺 🔻 💠

🔴 🟠 🟡 🟢 🔵 🟣 ⚫ ⚪ 🟥 🟧 🟨 🟩 🟦 🟪 ⬛ ⬜ 🔳 🔲 ◼️ ◻️ ◾ ◽

0️⃣ 1️⃣ 2️⃣ 3️⃣ 4️⃣ 5️⃣ 6️⃣ 7️⃣ 8️⃣ 9️⃣ 🔟 🔢 ➕ ➖ ➗ ✖️

🅰️ 🆎 🅱️ 🆒 🆓 ℹ️ 🆔 Ⓜ️ 🆕 🆖 🅾️ 🆗 🅿️ 🆘 🆙 🆚 🔠 🔤

Objects, Environment, and Transport

Our favorite is this one: 🏖️

👓 🥽 👔 👠 👞 👟 👑 👒 💎 📢 🎙️ 🎹 🥁 ☎️ 📞 🖨️ 💻 📽️ 📸 🔎 💡

📖 📙 📚 📄 💰 💵 💳 📧 ✉️ ✏️ 🖌️ 📝 📁 📅 📆 📈 📉 ✂️ 🗑️ 🔒 🔓 🔐 🗝️

⚒️ 🛠️ 🗡️ 🏹 🪓 🔫 🛡️ 🔧 ⚙️ 🔗 ⛓️ 🧲 🧪 🧬 💉 💊 🩹 🩺 🌂 ☂️

🌍 🌐 🗺️ 🪐 🏔️ 🌋 🏖️ ⛱️ 🏜️ 🏝️ 🏛️ 🏗️ 🧱 🏘️ 🏡 🏫 🏦 🌄 🌅 🎡 🎢 🎪

🚝 🚌 🚑 🚓 🚕 🚗 🚚 🚛 🏍️ 🛵 🚲 🛴 🛹 🛶 🛥️ ✈️ 🛩️ 🛫 🚁 🛰️ 🚀🗼 🛸

Fruits, Beverages, Fauna, and Flora

This category of emoji is usually used to tease your colleagues when you are on vacation and they are at work.

🍋 🍉 🍌 🍍 🍒 🍓 🥕 🍄 🍦 🍩 🧁 🍬 🍫 🍭 🍼 ☕ 🍺 🍻 🥂

🦍 🦄 🦓 🐷 🐏 🐒 🐶 🐘 🐭 🦩 🐾 🐣 🕊️ 🦉 🦜 🐸 🐢 🐠 🦈 🐙 🐌 🐝 🕸️

💐 🌸 💮 🏵️ 🌹 🥀 🌺 🌻 🌼 🌷 🌱 🌲 🌳 🌴 🌵 🍀 🍁 🍂 🍃