Facebook launches 'Reactions' worldwide

[February 24, 2016]  (Reuters) - Facebook said on Wednesday that "Reactions", an extension of the "Like" button, was now available worldwide.

The social network launched a pilot of "Reactions" - which allow users able select from seven emotions including "like" and "wow" - in Ireland and Spain in October.

To add a reaction, users have to hold down the "Like" button on mobile devices or hover over the button on desktops to see a menu of reaction images, Facebook said in a blog post. (http://bit.ly/1TFwME6)

(Reporting by Arathy S Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Ted Kerr)

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