How can I react to posts?
Reactions allow for easy engagement with your students: whether you are applauding their great work, celebrating an achievement, or simply marking that a post has been reviewed. This article explains how to add, remove, and enable reactions in SpacesEDU.
Adding Reactions
To add a reaction to a post:
- Locate the post in your feed.
- Click the smiling face button near the bottom left of the post.
- Select a reaction from the pop-up menu, such as a heart, checkmark, or applauding hands.
Removing a Reaction
If you need to remove a reaction you have added, you can:
- Click on the reaction icon where it appears above the reaction menu.
- Open the reaction menu and select the same reaction again.
Enabling Reactions for Your Spaces
Using reactions is optional and they are disabled by default. You must enable them before students and family members can use them in your Spaces.
How to Enable Reactions:
- Click on the Class Name at the top left of your screen, or click the menu button (three dots) for a class on your overview page.
- Click Edit Class.
- Toggle the Reactions setting to the On position.
Visibility and Permissions:
Students and family members can add reactions to any post they are permitted to view.
Setting | Student/Family Reaction Capability |
|---|---|
View other students' posts enabled | Users can add reactions to their own posts and posts created by other students. |
View other students' posts disabled | Students can only add reactions to their own posts, including posts shared with the entire class or a specific group. |
For more details on adjusting these permissions, see How can I update Space settings?.
Good to Know
- Reactions are a quick way to provide encouragement without needing to write a full comment.
- For more detailed feedback options, see How can I provide feedback on student posts?.
- If you have questions or suggestions, feel free to start a conversation using the chat icon at the bottom left of your screen.
Updated on: 06/08/2026
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