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+flarum-emoji:
+
+  ##
+  # UNIQUE KEYS - The following keys are used in only one location each.
+  ##
+
+  # Translations in this namespace are used by the forum user interface.
+  forum:
+
+    # These translations are used by the composer (emoji autocompletion function).
+    composer:
+      emoji_tooltip: Insert emoji
+      type_to_search_text: Type to search for an emoji