Don’t let being on a computer stop you from using emojis to express yourself. Thanks to Windows, you have a built-in emoji keyboard that adds fun and flair to your messages. Whether you want to lighten up a chat or social media post, knowing how to quickly open the emoji keyboard on Windows 10 and 11 makes it simple to find the perfect emoji without interrupting your flow. So, let’s get started!
How to Open Emoji Keyboard on Windows 10/11
With just a few clicks, you will be able to make your conversations go from boring to vibrant.
Method 1: Via Shortcut Key
The best way to get the emoji is by using the shortcut key to open the window.
- Open the window or app of your choice.
- Select the location where you wish to use the emoji.
- Now, press the Windows and . (period) keys simultaneously.
- Click on the search bar and enter the name of the emoji.
- Or, click on the emoji icon from the top ribbon.
- Scroll down and select the emoji of your choice.
This way, you can easily use emojis over texts or in a document.
Method 2: Via Keyboard Emoji Combination
There are various key combinations you can use in Microsoft Word or Excel (2019, 2021, 365), that automatically turn them into emojis. This way, you can type emojis on a computer:
- 🙂 → 😊
- 🙁 → ☹️
- 😀 → 😃
- 😛 → 😛
- 😉 → 😉
- 😐 → 😐
- :-/ → 😕
- :-* → 😗
- :-O → 😮
- :-$ → 🤑
- :-X → 🤐
- :-# → 😷
- :’) → 😂
- :'( → 😢
Method 3: Via Enabling Touch keyboard
You can also use the on-screen keyboard to always use emojis:
- Open Settings and click on Personalisation.
- Scroll down and select Taskbar.
- Click on Touch keyboard and select Always.
- Now, click on the keyboard icon at the bottom right corner of the taskbar.
- Select the heart icon at the top left corner.
- Then, click on the emoji icon from the top ribbon.
- Click on the search bar and enter the name of the emoji.
You can use any emojis in conversations.
Also Read: How to Select All Using Shortcut in Windows 11
Now that you have seen how to open the emoji keyboard, we hope your doubts are cleared with the methods shown in this guide. Keep visiting TechCult to know the latest tech walkarounds. If you have any queries or suggestions, do reach out to us in the comment section.
