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Microsoft’s communication platform looks like it will finally support custom emojis.

Several sources told The Verge about custom emojis appearing in chats.

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Slack already allows you to add custom emojis.

Of course, there needs to be some oversight to prevent inappropriate emojis from popping up.

The feature will reportedly require IT admin approval to add a custom emoji.

A long time coming

We use Slack at Future (the parent company of Windows Central).

Slack panel for adding custom emojis

Slack already allows you to add custom emojis.

There are loads of custom emojis in our channels, including people’s faces and inside jokes.

They’re an easy way to add a bit of humor to a day filled with hundreds of messages.

It would be nice to see similar functionality make its way to Microsoft Teams.

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Its definition also changes over time as usage of the meme changes.

But by all accounts, it seems the famed frog was shared with playful intent.

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