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title: "Raise your hand or show reactions in a meeting"
slug: "work-for-desktop-raise-your-hand-or-show-reactions-in-a-meeting"
updated: 2026-07-23T10:07:29Z
published: 2026-07-23T10:07:29Z
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# Raise your hand or show reactions in a meeting

> [!NOTE]
> Note:
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> This feature applies to 8x8 desktop and iOS apps, and all browsers.
> 
> For details on 8x8 Meet features available to different user types, click here.

## Raise your hand or show reactions in a meeting

Let's say that someone else is presenting in a meeting, and you come up with an idea you want to contribute; you can [raise your hand](/documentation/docs/content-raise-your-hand-or-show-reactions-in-a-meeting#raise-hand) in a meeting to let the speaker know you want to contribute without interrupting them!

Similarly, if your team is discussing new ideas, and you want to briefly show your reaction to a particularly good idea or a surprising development without talking over the current speaker; in this case, you can [choose from meeting reactions](/documentation/docs/content-raise-your-hand-or-show-reactions-in-a-meeting#show-reaction) that show up on-screen and produce a brief sound effect to all participants.

**To raise your hand in a meeting:**

1. During a meeting, click the **Raise hand** ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/icon-raise-hand_18x18.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A53%3A54Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A53%3A54Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=fQlSjFFUqmtlbOIBTj8sEp12OThOgfm%2BXdD9wyvKkDw%3D) option to toggle it on. A **Raised hand** ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/icon-raise-hand_18x18.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A53%3A54Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A53%3A54Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=fQlSjFFUqmtlbOIBTj8sEp12OThOgfm%2BXdD9wyvKkDw%3D) indicator now appears on your meeting tile and next to your name in the **Participants** ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/icon-invite_18x18.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A53%3A54Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A53%3A54Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=fQlSjFFUqmtlbOIBTj8sEp12OThOgfm%2BXdD9wyvKkDw%3D) panel, letting other participants know that you have an idea to contribute.
2. To remove the **Raised hand** ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/icon-raise-hand_18x18.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A53%3A54Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A53%3A54Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=fQlSjFFUqmtlbOIBTj8sEp12OThOgfm%2BXdD9wyvKkDw%3D) indicator after you've contributed your idea, simply click the **Raise hand** ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/icon-raise-hand_18x18.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A53%3A54Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A53%3A54Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=fQlSjFFUqmtlbOIBTj8sEp12OThOgfm%2BXdD9wyvKkDw%3D) option again to toggle it off.

**To show a reaction in a meeting:**

1. During a meeting, click the small arrow above the **Raise hand** ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/icon-raise-hand_18x18.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A53%3A54Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A53%3A54Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=fQlSjFFUqmtlbOIBTj8sEp12OThOgfm%2BXdD9wyvKkDw%3D) option to open a reaction menu. If you are joining via mobile, tap **More actions** ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/icon-more_18x18.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A53%3A54Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A53%3A54Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=fQlSjFFUqmtlbOIBTj8sEp12OThOgfm%2BXdD9wyvKkDw%3D) first to see this option.
2. From the reaction menu, choose one of the available reactions to send it.

![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/select-in-meeting-reactions(1).gif?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A53%3A54Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A53%3A54Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=fQlSjFFUqmtlbOIBTj8sEp12OThOgfm%2BXdD9wyvKkDw%3D)

> [!NOTE]
> Note:
> 
> If you are joining via desktop, you can choose to stop hearing sound effects for reactions; go to **More options ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/icon-more_18x18.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A53%3A54Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A53%3A54Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=fQlSjFFUqmtlbOIBTj8sEp12OThOgfm%2BXdD9wyvKkDw%3D)> Settings > Sounds**, and disable **Meeting reactions****.**
  - Click the reaction you want to send. It shows up on-screen and produces a brief sound effect to all participants.
  - Click **Toggle Ghify menu** ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/icon-toggle-ghify-menu_17x18.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A53%3A54Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A53%3A54Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=fQlSjFFUqmtlbOIBTj8sEp12OThOgfm%2BXdD9wyvKkDw%3D) and choose one of the available .GIF from the GIPHY gallery to send it. The GIF displays on your tile for a few seconds.