How to Use Emojis on Windows 10 & 11

Open the emoji keyboard on Windows with Win + . shortcut. Works in any text field — Word, Chrome, WhatsApp Desktop, Slack, Teams, and more.

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💡 The panel also includes GIFs, kaomoji (text faces), and symbols — not just emojis.

✓Works in Windows 10 (build 1709+) and Windows 11
✓Compatible with any text field: browsers, Office, Notepad, chat apps
✓Recently used emojis appear at the top for quick access

Step-by-Step Guide

1Click any text field
2Press Windows Logo key + . (period) at the same time
3The emoji panel opens
4Browse by category or search by name
5Click an emoji to insert it

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