Using Emojis in Option Set Fields

In Dynamics 365 you can add custom icons in grids. It’s a great feature but you need some javascript and not everyone is comfortable with that. You can achieve something just as cool by using emojis instead! Create a new field with a data type of Option Set. Make sure you have sourced your emojis from somewhere. For example, you can get them from Twitter, adding them to a draft tweet then copying them. Add your values, and paste in the emojis as the label. Save the field and add it to your form in the usual way.

We can now see the values in the dropdown list and can select the appropriate one from the list for each record.

You can add it as a column to your views for a quick visual guide. Very quick and easy to see and spot the right records.

You can also add it to your search criteria in views. It is a great way to get users engaged and really help them embrace the system.

Finally, they will show up nicely on a report too. At first glance, emojis might seem gimmicky in a field, but it’s quick and easy to add them and if used in the right way, can enhance your system.