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> Used well

I doubt that emoji are ever used well.

> they can help break up text and draw your attention to specific parts.

I'm not sure what this means?

> More importantly, however, they are much easier for screen readers to interpret, which has to help for accessibility.

Well, I use emoticons sparingly, mainly at the end of messages to specific people who I know don't use a screen reader. Nothing is easier to interpret than words.



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