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Discover how to replace `Emojis` with custom images on your website while allowing users to copy the original text intact.
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How to Replace Emoji with Image on Your Website While Preserving Original Text

In today’s digital landscape, emojis have become an essential part of online communication. They add a fun and engaging element to textual content, making it more relatable. However, there may be instances when you want to replace these emojis with custom images. While doing this is simple enough, a more challenging issue arises: how can you ensure that when users copy the text, they still get the emoji character rather than an image link? This blog aims to answer that question and provide you with a straightforward solution.

The Problem

You want to replace emojis on your website with images for a consistent look, but you also want the underlying text to remain intact so that when someone copies the text, it includes the actual emoji characters. The specific emoji in consideration is represented by the HTML character &# 128514;, which showcases the laughing emoji.

Here's an excerpt of the current code you may be using:

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The Solution

One effective method to tackle this problem is to replace the emoji with an <img> tag, while still making sure that the emoji character remains accessible in the text for copying. Below, I break down the solution into manageable steps.

Step 1: Replace the Emoji with an Image Tag

You can use an <img> tag to show a custom image where the emoji used to be. Here’s how you will do that:

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In this example, we’re using a base64-encoded PNG image for the laughing emoji, and we're setting the alt attribute to the HTML character code of the emoji.

Step 2: Supporting Text Copying

When users copy this line of text, they will get the emoji character &# 128512; in the alt attribute. This is crucial because it allows users who are copying text to receive the original emoji instead of an image.

Step 3: Test the Output

You can use a simple text area to test this functionality yourself. When you paste the copied text elsewhere, you’ll notice it retains the emoji while displaying the custom image on your webpage.

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Conclusion

By following the steps outlined above, you can effectively replace emojis with images on your website while ensuring that users can still copy and share the original emoji text. This technique not only enhances the visual appeal of your website but also maintains the functionality that users expect when copying and pasting text.

Final Thoughts

Incorporating custom images in place of emojis allows for greater creative expression and brand identity. Make sure to test this solution thoroughly on different platforms to ensure the experience is consistent across all user interfaces. Now, go ahead and give your website the emoji makeover it deserves!