How to Emote in Roblox

Christopher H.

Christopher H.

October 23, 2025

How to Emote in Roblox

Expressing yourself in Roblox is a huge part of the fun, and emotes are a great way to do just that. Whether you want to dance, wave, or show off some cool moves, using emotes is easy. You can use emotes in two main ways: through the emote wheel or by typing commands in the chat.

To use an emote in Roblox, you can either type "/e" followed by the emote name in the chat and press Enter, or you can press the "." key to open the emote wheel and select the one you want to use.

Using the Emote Wheel

The emote wheel is the quickest and easiest way to use emotes in Roblox. Here's how to do it:

1. Open the emote wheel: While in a game, press the "." (period) key on your keyboard. This will bring up a wheel with all your equipped emotes.

2. Select an emote: Move your mouse to the emote you want to use and click on it. Your character will then perform the emote.

Using Chat Commands

If you prefer using the chat, you can also use commands to trigger emotes. This can be a bit faster if you already know the name of the emote you want to use.

1. Open the chat: Press the "/" key on your keyboard to open the chat window.

2. Type the command: Type "/e" followed by the name of the emote you want to use. For example, to dance, you would type "/e dance".

3. Press Enter: Once you've typed the command, press the "Enter" key, and your character will perform the emote.

There are three default dance emotes that you can use with chat commands:

Customizing Your Emote Wheel

You can customize your emote wheel to include your favorite emotes. Here's how:

1. Go to the Avatar Shop: On the Roblox website or app, go to the Avatar Shop and find the "Emotes" section.

2. Get new emotes: You can get new emotes by purchasing them with Robux or by redeeming promo codes. If you're looking for ways to get free Robux, you can check out our page on how to get free Robux on Roblox.

3. Equip your emotes: Once you have some emotes, go to the "Avatar" section and click on the "Emotes" tab. From there, you can equip the emotes you want to use in your emote wheel.

Why Aren't My Emotes Working?

Sometimes, you might find that your emotes aren't working in a particular game. This is usually because the game developer has disabled emotes in their game. This is often done in competitive games where emotes could be distracting, or in story-driven games where the developer wants to maintain a certain atmosphere.

If you're having trouble with your emotes, try them out in a different game to see if they work there. If they do, then it's likely that the game you were playing has emotes disabled.

If you want to make in-app purchases for new emotes or other items in Roblox, you can use Playstorm to earn gems by playing free games. You can then redeem your gems for Roblox gift cards, or even PayPal cash to spend on whatever you want.

Christopher H.

Christopher H.

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Hi, I’m Christopher. I’ve always been fascinated by how games are made and the technology behind them. My background in software development gives me a different way of looking at gameplay, design, and the choices developers make. At Playstorm, I write about trends in the gaming industry, thoughtful game design, and how innovation continues to shape the way we play. I enjoy breaking things down and finding the details that make a good game great.

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