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3.4. How to use the Boost feature

Last Updated 04/17/2025

You can indicate your appreciation or agree with what someone said, without posting a full comment. A boost is a short, flexible, and personal way to respond to something directly. 

On messages, documents, comments, and a few other spots, you'll see a 🚀 rocket icon.

When you click that, a small field will expand in place:

You can type anything you want in there, up to a maximum of 16 characters. Click the smiley face to choose an emoji (you can also choose from all the emoji*). Hit return or the green check mark to save the boost, or hit the red X to close the field. Further details regarding Basecamp's "Boosts" feature may be found here: https://3.basecamp-help.com/article/391-boosts .