---
title: Emoji
syntax-id: emoji
---
There are two ways to add emoji to Markdown files: copy and paste the emoji into your Markdown-formatted text, or type *emoji shortcodes*.
### Copying and Pasting Emoji
In most cases, you can simply copy an emoji from a source like [Emojipedia](https://emojipedia.org/) and paste it into your document. Many Markdown applications will automatically display the emoji in the Markdown-formatted text. The HTML and PDF files you export from your Markdown application should display the emoji.
### Using Emoji Shortcodes
Some Markdown applications allow you to insert emoji by typing emoji shortcodes. These begin and end with a colon and include the name of an emoji.
```text
Gone camping! :tent: Be back soon.
That is so funny! :joy:
```
The rendered output looks like this:
Gone camping! ⛺ Be back soon.
That is so funny! 😂
Note: You can use this list of emoji shortcodes, but keep in mind that emoji shortcodes vary from application to application. Refer to your Markdown application's documentation for more information.