Introductions
This article explains how to enable emoji support on your BuddyBoss Platform. Emojis—small icons that express emotions and intent—enhance digital communication by conveying tone and sentiment in activity posts, messages, and forum discussions. With emojis enabled, your community members can add a fun, expressive element to their interactions. Refer to the provided screenshots for visual guidance on the settings.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Access the Media Settings
- Go to the WordPress Dashboard.
- Navigate to the BuddyBoss Settings and click on the Media link
Step 2: Activate the Emoji Options
- For Profiles, click the checkbox “Allow members to use emoji in profile activity posts”
- For Groups, click the checkbox “Allow members to use emoji in groups, activity posts, messages and forums”
- For Messages, click the checkbox “Allow members to use emoji in private messages”
- For Forums, click the checkbox “Allow members to use emoji in forum discussions and replies”
Step 3: Save Your Changes
- Click the Save Changes button to apply the new settings.
Step 4: Test the Feature
- Create a test post, message, or forum thread and add a few emojis to ensure they display correctly across the platform.
Troubleshooting & FAQs
Q: I do not see the Emoji settings in the Settings panel.
A: Verify that you are using the latest version of the BuddyBoss Platform and that your account has the required administrative permissions. Check for any pending platform updates if the section is missing.
Q: Emojis are not displaying correctly in posts or messages.
A: Ensure that your platform’s configuration is saved correctly and that there are no conflicts with other plugins or customizations. Also, confirm that the emojis used are supported by the platform.
Q: Members are unable to add emojis even though the feature is enabled.
A: Double-check that the setting is toggled to ON and that there are no browser compatibility issues. Refer to the video guide for additional troubleshooting tips.
How to enable Emojis in activity posts, messages and forum discussions within the Platform?
