Use Comment Reactions in ClickUp
Comment reactions in ClickUp let your team respond quickly to updates without sending extra messages. By adding a simple emoji, you can acknowledge a comment, show support, or confirm you have seen important information.
This how-to guide explains exactly how to add, view, and remove reactions on comments so you can keep your ClickUp collaboration fast and efficient.
What are comment reactions in ClickUp?
Comment reactions are emoji responses that you add directly to a comment. Instead of typing a full reply, you can react with a symbol that clearly shows what you think.
Typical uses include:
- Confirming you read a comment.
- Showing approval or agreement.
- Highlighting an important update.
- Reducing notification noise in your workspace.
These reactions appear beneath the comment so everyone involved can quickly understand the current status of a discussion.
Where you can use ClickUp comment reactions
You can use comment reactions on most types of comments throughout your workspace. Comment reactions work in places where collaboration is central and quick feedback is vital.
In general, you can react to comments in locations such as:
- Task comments and threaded discussions.
- Comments in views and workspaces where comments are supported.
- Conversations where you and your teammates communicate about work items.
Any member who can see a comment can typically react to it, depending on permissions for that item or location.
How to add reactions to comments in ClickUp
Adding a reaction is simple and only takes a few clicks. Follow these steps to react to any visible comment.
Step-by-step: add a reaction in ClickUp
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Open the item with the comment.
Navigate to the task, view, or location that contains the comment you want to react to. -
Locate the comment.
Scroll to the specific comment in the thread or conversation. -
Hover over the comment.
Move your cursor over the comment to reveal the reaction options and other comment tools. -
Select the reaction icon.
Click the emoji or reaction button that appears when you hover over the comment. This opens the emoji picker. -
Choose an emoji reaction.
Pick an emoji that matches how you want to respond, such as a thumbs up, checkmark, or smile. -
Confirm your reaction is added.
Your selected reaction appears below the comment with your avatar or an indication that you reacted.
You can react to the same comment more than once with different emojis if needed, or share reactions alongside your teammates.
Manage ClickUp comment reactions
After reactions have been added, you can see how your team responded at a glance and, when needed, remove your own reaction.
View reactions on a ClickUp comment
To see which reactions have been used and who added them, follow these steps:
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Find the comment.
Go to the relevant task or location and locate the comment. -
Look beneath the comment.
All reactions appear under the comment as emoji icons. -
Hover over a reaction.
Move your cursor over a reaction to see who added it, if your workspace settings allow it.
This makes it easy to identify whether key people, such as assignees or managers, have acknowledged an update.
Remove your reaction in ClickUp
If you added a reaction by mistake or your response changes, you can remove it quickly.
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Go to the comment.
Open the item and locate the comment with your reaction. -
Find your emoji.
Look at the list of reactions under the comment and identify the one you added. -
Click the same reaction again.
Click the emoji you previously selected. Clicking it a second time removes your reaction from the comment.
Once removed, your avatar or user count is no longer shown for that reaction.
Best practices for ClickUp comment reactions
Using comment reactions thoughtfully helps your team stay aligned while avoiding unnecessary messages.
- Use reactions for quick confirmations.
Instead of typing “Got it” or “OK,” add a checkmark or thumbs up. - Reserve comments for detailed responses.
When you need to provide context, ask questions, or share files, write a full comment instead of relying only on emoji. - Agree with decisions clearly.
Use consistent reactions, such as thumbs up for approval, so everyone interprets responses the same way. - Reduce noise in busy threads.
Encourage team members to react rather than post short, repetitive messages.
Clear guidelines on which reactions to use and when can make your ClickUp communication more predictable and easier to scan.
Troubleshooting ClickUp comment reactions
If you run into issues using reactions, review these common points.
- You cannot see the reaction button.
You may not see reaction options if your permissions do not allow interaction with that comment or if the interface is currently focused on another tool. Hover carefully over the comment and look for the reaction icon. - Your reaction does not appear.
Check your internet connection and refresh the page. If the problem continues, try another browser or device to confirm if it is a local issue. - Someone cannot remove a reaction.
Only the person who added a specific reaction can remove it. Other users need to add or remove their own reactions.
For detailed, official information about this feature, review the original help article on the ClickUp support site at Reactions to comments.
Optimize your workflow beyond ClickUp reactions
Comment reactions are one part of a larger productivity system. To build stronger processes around communication, task management, and collaboration, combine this feature with clear workflows and documentation.
If you are looking for expert help optimizing your workspace, processes, or integrations, you can learn more at Consultevo, a consulting resource for modern work management solutions.
By mastering comment reactions and other collaboration tools, your team can keep discussions focused, reduce clutter, and move work forward efficiently across your entire ClickUp environment.
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