Add reactions
Updated 2 days ago by Rana WildsReactions enable peer-to-peer quantitative feedback on Padlet and allow you to collaborate in many new ways. Learn how to enable reactions on your Padlet board.
Reaction options
- All emojis - React with any emoji
- Heart - Only react with heart emoji
- Thumbs up - Only react with thumbs up emoji
- Classic - Only react with four classic emojis
- Off - No emoji reactions allowed
How reactions work
- Users can react to any post if reactions are turned ON. However, users with Reader permissions are unable to react to a post.
- Users can react to their own posts.
- Users can react to a post only once if they are logged in. If they open the board in an incognito browser, they can react multiple times.
- Users can react to any number of posts.
- Users can go back and change their reactions.
- Users can delete their reactions.
How to enable reactions
In the Settings panel (⚙️), go to the Engagement section next to 'Emoji reactions.' Click the drop-down menu to choose your reaction type.
Turning reactions OFF does not delete existing reactions. It merely stops additional reactions. However, switching from one reaction type to another will delete existing reactions.
How to sort a post by reactions
Previously, with our old settings, you could sort your posts based on the reactions. Now, these sorting properties have been moved to special post fields. Choose between Vote, Rating, or Score to sort your posts by these fields.
- Select the Settings cog icon (⚙️) on your board's action bar.
- Scroll down to the Posts section and click on Post fields.
- Choose Add custom field.
- Click the 'Field type' drop-down menu and choose from Vote, Rating, or Score.
- Fill out the rest of the information necessary and click Create.
- Go back to the Settings panel under the Layout section and click the drop-down next to 'Sort by.'
- Choose the custom post field you just created.
Learn more about how to sort your posts here.
FAQs
Will turning OFF reactions delete the reactions forever?
No. Turning OFF reactions will prevent new reactions but it will not delete old reactions. The reactions will not be visible when reactions are OFF but they will be reinstated if you turn reactions back ON. However, switching from one reaction type to another will delete old reactions.
Who can react to my board?
If you have reactions turned ON, anyone (other than users with Reader permissions) that can visit your board can react to your posts.
