What Happened to the Emoticons?

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In summary, the conversation is about the absence of emoticons on PF and the confusion of finding them. The solution is to go to the "advanced" menu and look for the emoticon drop-down menu. The location of the emoticons changed some time ago due to a request for a bigger text box. One person did not receive the notification about the change while another person was using a different device. Apologies were made and the conversation ends on a positive note.
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mbrmbrg
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I've been away from PF for a while, and I come back and there are no little emoticons to click on! Do I need to guess the emoticon names? :confused: :invalid_command:
 
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mbrmbrg said:
:horror:
I've been away from PF for a while, and I come back and there are no little emoticons to click on! Do I need to guess the emoticon names? :confused: :invalid_command:

"Go advanced"... and look for the menu of emoticons.
 
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robphy said:
"Go advanced"... and look for the menu of emoticons.

To provide a bit more detail on that, up above the text box, where there's a menu of other features, look for the white smiley face...it's now a drop-down menu for the smilies.
 
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Huh. Well, that's different. They did used to be in the right-hand margin also, right?
 
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mbrmbrg said:
Huh. Well, that's different. They did used to be in the right-hand margin also, right?

Yes, they did, but someone wanted a bigger text box, and the smilies either didn't fit or got too crowded or something (I don't remember now...you must've been gone a long time because the smilies moved a while ago). I guess you didn't get their postcard with their new address.
 
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Thank you very much!
I had a bit of a scare there when I thought they were gone forever...
 
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Moonbear said:
I guess you didn't get their postcard with their new address.

More likely he was using Nexus.
 
  • #8
Nope, she has used Prime since joining.
 
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:biggrin:
 

FAQ: What Happened to the Emoticons?

What are emoticons?

Emoticons are typographic symbols or combinations of characters used to represent facial expressions, emotions, or other visual cues in written communication. They are often used in text messages, emails, and social media posts.

Why are emoticons important?

Emoticons help to convey tone and emotion in written communication, making it more expressive and easier to understand. They can also help to clarify the intended meaning of a message and prevent misinterpretations.

What happened to emoticons?

Emoticons have evolved over time and have been largely replaced by emojis, which are more detailed and colorful images that represent emotions and symbols. However, emoticons are still used by some people, particularly in informal communication.

Are emoticons and emojis the same thing?

No, emoticons and emojis are not the same thing. Emojis are images or icons, while emoticons are made up of typographic characters. Emojis are also more standardized and have a wider range of options compared to emoticons.

Will emoticons ever make a comeback?

It is difficult to predict the future of emoticons, but currently, emojis seem to be more popular and widely used. However, as language and communication continue to evolve, it is possible that emoticons may make a comeback in some form or another.

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