What's it for

Actioner’s Poll app allows you to post polls that can be responded with emoji reactions; we term this as Emojis.

Emoji response polls provide an engaging and efficient way to collect feedback and gauge preferences within your Slack workspace. These polls are especially well-suited for capturing quick, visual responses, making them perfect for more lighthearted or informal situations. The use of emojis adds an element of fun and creativity to your team's interactions. Examples include:

• Team Building: "Which activity should we do for our next virtual team-building event? 🎮 for online gaming, 🎥 for movie night, or 📘 for book club."
• Mood Check: "How are you feeling today? 😊 for happy, 😔 for sad, 😓 for stressed."
• Food Preferences: "Which snack should we order for the next virtual meet-up? 🍕 for pizza, 🍣 for sushi, or 🥗 for salads."

How to create Emoji polls in Slack

You can create 4 types of polls; Emoji polls, Numbered polls, Select-list polls and Free-form polls.

1. To create an Emoji poll in Slack, all you need to do is call Poll (type /poll) and select Create a poll and select Emojis. 
2. First, you need to select which channel to post your poll and type your question.
3. Then, you need to provide options for your question and corresponding emojis that your coworkers will use while submitting their responses.
4. You can use our emoji library while selecting the corresponding emojis, you can also select emojis that are not on the list by typing their name.
5. If you don’t select any emojis, Actioner assigns random emojis to your options.
6. In addition to scheduling, you can set a closing time for your poll as well.
7. When you’re ready click Create poll. Once the poll is posted, everyone can respond by reacting with emojis.
8. View responses action button in the notification allows you to view responses in real-time.
9. You can also send reminders to participants, and edit, close, or save the poll as a template using Settings button. 

After the poll closes, you can easily check the responses again by clicking View responses action button and share them in your preferred Slack channel.

How to get started

1. Install the Poll app to your Slack workspace
2. Call Poll (type /poll) and select Create a poll.