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# 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:

1. Locate the post in your feed.
2. Click the **smiling face button** near the bottom left of the post.
3. Select a reaction from the pop-up menu, such as a heart, checkmark, or applauding hands.

| 💡 Tip: You can add multiple different reactions to a post, but only one of each type is permitted per user.

![GIF of reacting to posts](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/eb4826b412b75800/665d3927-c4f8-421f-a93c-b40494_1tcj7on.gif)

**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.
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###### 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:**

1. 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.
2. Click **Edit Class**.
3. 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?](https://help.spacesedu.com/en-ca/article/how-can-i-update-space-settings-kcqm73/).
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###### 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?](https://help.spacesedu.com/en-ca/article/how-can-i-provide-feedback-on-student-posts-tmbbnz/).
* If you have questions or suggestions, feel free to start a conversation using the chat icon at the bottom left of your screen.