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This wikiHow teaches you everything you need to know about "hearts" you come across on Facebook. We'll show you how to create your own heart with text or emojis, how to love reactions, and also, what the new "heart" pop up at the bottom of your screen means (hint: it's Facebook Dating's icon!). Just jump to the section that answers your question, and we'll tell you everything you need to know!
Typing a Heart on Facebook
Create a new post or click into any text field, like a comment box. Type <3 . When you create your post or comment, the heart will turn into the standard red heart emoji.
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Click or tap the post or comment text field you want to edit. You can create a new post from the top of your News Feed, or click any text field, such as a comment box. -
Click or tap the emoji icon. This will open the available emoji library. [1] X Research source- If you're in a desktop browser, click the smiling face icon in the lower-right corner of the text box.
- If you're using the mobile app, tap the emoji icon at the bottom corner of your keyboard.
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Select the heart emoji you want to type. This will add the selected heart icon to your post. You can also copy and paste any of the following heart emojis:- Beating Heart: 💓
- Broken Heart: 💔
- Sparkling Heart: 💖
- Growing Heart: 💗
- Heart with Arrow: 💘
- Blue Heart: 💙
- Green Heart: 💚
- Yellow Heart: 💛
- Red Heart: ❤️
- Purple Heart: 💜
- Heart with Ribbon: 💝
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Browse Facebook until you find a post or comment you love. Open Facebook in your web browser or the mobile app to get started. [2] X Research source -
Hover over the Like button. You can find this button under any post or comment. When you hover over it, other reaction options will pop up. [3] X Research source- If you're using the mobile app on a phone or tablet, press and hold the Like button to see your reaction options.
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Click the heart icon in the pop-up. This will add a "Love" reaction with a heart under the selected post or comment.
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Click or tap the What's on your mind? field at the top of your feed. When creating a new post, you can add a heart-themed background if you really what to show your love for something. [4] X Research source -
Add a heart-themed background to your post. On the web version of Facebook, click the "Aa" button with a rainbow background to select a background for your post. In the mobile app, tap Background Color in the options under the post field to select a background. [5] X Research source
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QuestionWhat does a yellow heart mean?john wayneCommunity AnswerIt can symbolize friendship, happy and trustful love. Compassionate and respectful. People are said to have a "heart of gold" when they are honest and caring.
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QuestionHow can I post a red heart on Facebook?Community AnswerPress and hold Alt, then click < and 3.
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QuestionWhat does the green emoji heart mean?Community AnswerIt's just a heart emoji for people that like the color green.
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1. Open Facebook.
2. Find the post or comment you want to heart.
3. Hover over (desktop) or hold down (mobile) the Like
button.
4. Select the heart emoji.
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