How to Get Emojis in Windows 11

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

  • Emojis are the best way to make any conversation interesting. These pictographs add flair, motion, and context to messages.
  • To get emojis on Windows 11 PC, open Text Editor> Place the Cursor Where You Want to Insert Emojis> Win +. > Click on the Emojis section> Select the emojis you want> Hit enter. 
  • You can also use other methods to get emojis on your PC. If you want to know those methods, make sure to check out the guide below.

Emojis have become a part of our lives. We often use them in our conversations to express our feelings, emotions, and the context of our messages.

Although it has been available for Android and iOS users for a long time, But, now with Windows 11, you can also insert emojis on your documents using your keyboard.

If you want to know how to insert that into your documents, check out the method we have mentioned below.

How to Get Emojis in Windows 11

What are the Methods For getting emojis on Windows 11?

Although you can use various methods to obtain an emoji in your text. But, here, I’ve mentioned only those that are used widely. So, let’s check them out:

Method 1: Using Keyboard Shortcuts

The first method that you can use to obtain an emoji on your Windows 11 PC is using keyboard shortcuts. Here’s how to do that:

  1. Press Win+. (period) or Win+; on your keyboard to open the emoji panel. 
  2. The panel consists of an emoji search bar, a quick view of your recently used emojis, Kaomoji, GIF, etc.
    Using Keyboard Shortcuts
  3. After that, if you want to view all the emojis available there, simply click on the Emoji icon, and you will be shown a list of categories of emojis that are available.
    Using Keyboard Shortcuts
  4. Now, to use them, simply tap on the text field where you want to insert them and click on the desired Emoji. 
  5. To add multiple emojis, you can click on multiple times in an emoji or different emojis, whichever you want. 

Method 2: Using Touch Keyboard

If you have a laptop that supports touchscreen, or for any reason you use an on-screen keyboard, then you can access the emojis more easily using these steps:

  1. Using Windows Search, open Touch Keyboard.
  2. Now, locate the Emoji panel and click on it. 
  3. Alternatively, you can do so using your taskbar; simply click on the keyboard button located at the bottom right corner of the screen. 

However, if you didn’t find the keyboard icon on the taskbar, then right-click on taskbar> Taskbar Settings> Touch Keyboard under System Tray icons> Set it to Always or When no Keyboard Attached. 

Method 3: Copy and Paste

The easiest method to get emojis on your Windows 11/ 10 PC is to copy and paste them. So, you can simply use emojis from another app, such as WhatsApp, and paste them where you want to use them. It will surely work for you:

  1. Firstly, open a document or website where you want to use emojis.
  2. Then, open either WhatsApp or any other app which has an emoji feature and copy the emojis. 
  3. After that, go to the document, move the cursor to the right text field, and paste it there. 

How to Create Your Custom Emoji

If you don’t like the emojis Windows 11 offers, then you can create your multi-person emojis by just mixing and matching some different faces and skin tones. So, if it sounds interesting to you, then here are the steps that will help you craft a personalized emoji:

  1. You can simply tap on the Emoji marked with the customization circle.
  2. Then, hit the +icon to open the customization interface and select the desired face type and skin tone. 
  3. Finally, hit the Done button once you have completed your task. 

How Do I Disable Emoji Suggestions While Typing on Windows 11

For some people, continuous emoji suggestions while typing anything can be frustrating. In this scenario, disabling this feature in Emoji Panel settings will be the right option. To do so, Settings> Devices> Typing> toggle off Show Text Suggestion As I Type. 

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So, that’s all we have for you on how to get emojis on Windows 11 PC. We hope that this guide has helped you. For more info, comment below.

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Subrato Chatterjee is the Chief Editor at HowtoGeeki. Subrato began his writing journey in 2020 while pursuing his engineering degree. He graduated in 2021 with a Civil Engineering degree from Punjab University. Initially driven by curiosity about how the web works, he quickly recognized the immense potential in blogging as his site traffic grew, leading him to dedicate himself fully to this passion. Subrato has authored over 2,000 articles for various websites such as Getdroidtips, iTechHacks, DigitBin, Techdator, Tech-Latest, and more, covering topics on Windows, Android, iOS, gaming, and technology in general. In addition to managing HowtoGeeki, he also oversees his YouTube channel, Investiverse.

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