👀 often means you have seen something, are looking into it or want others to notice it. In Slack, it is a useful reaction for taking a look—not a clear sign of approval or completion.

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Using 👀 to claim a request

Some teams use 👀 to claim a request or review. That works only if everyone knows the convention; otherwise, reply to say you are taking it on.

Seen, agreed or completed?

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