How to Use Emojis on Windows (10 & 11)
Learn how to open the built-in Windows emoji panel, search for symbols, insert kaomoji, and type emojis across any PC app or browser.
To open the emoji keyboard on Windows 10 or Windows 11, click inside any text box and press:
The native emoji picker will pop up directly above your cursor. Start typing to filter emojis immediately.
Step-by-Step: Typing Emojis on Windows
Place Your Cursor
Click into any text field where you want to type an emoji. This works in web browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox), Microsoft Word, Slack, Discord, Notepad, and Windows Search.
Press the Keyboard Shortcut
Hold down the Windows Key and tap the . (period) key. You can also press Windows Key + ; (semicolon).
Search or Browse Categories
Immediately start typing a keyword (e.g. "fire", "laugh", "cat") without clicking. Windows filters the available emojis in real-time. Alternatively, click category icons along the bottom or top.
Click to Insert & Close
Click any emoji to insert it into your document. When finished, press Esc or click outside the panel to close it.
Kaomoji, Symbols & Recent History
Kaomoji Support
Windows includes a rich library of classic emoticons such as (✿◠‿◠), shrugs, and happy faces grouped by emotional context.
Math & Currency
Find currency symbols (€, £, ¥), mathematical operators (±, ×, ÷), fractions, punctuation, and Greek letters without memorizing alt codes.
Recent Emojis & History
Your most frequent choices populate the clock tab automatically. Combine this with Win + V to access full clipboard history.
After opening the picker with Win + ., you don't need to use your mouse! Use the keyboard arrow keys to navigate and press Enter to insert emojis at lightning speed.
Want faster copy & paste on PC?
Try our web-based emoji keyboard with sequence building and 1-click clipboard copying.