Slowly but surely, desktop environments are adapting and gaining mobile features like Emoji characters. Here’s how to get Emoji on your desktop computer.
Option 1 –Â Windows 10 & 8 Touch Keyboard
- Right-click a blank area of the Windows Taskbar, then choose “Toolbars” > “Touch Keyboard“.
- Select the Touch Keyboard icon in the taskbar.
- Choose the smiley key, located toward the lower left portion of the keyboard.
- Select the Emoji to type it in a field
Option 2 – Google Chrome Plugin
- Download and install the “Emoji Keyboard” plugin.
- Once installed, an Emoji icon will available at the upper-right corner of the Chrome browser screen. Select it.
- Type the text you want to type and include the emoji characters you wish to use, then select “Copy Message“.
- Paste (CTRL + V) the Emoji message in the text field where you would like to use it.
Option 3 – Copy & Paste Website
- Open iEmoji or GetEmoji in any web browser.
- Select the Emoji character you would like to use.
- Highlight the box/Emoji, then copy it (CTRL + C).
- Paste (CTRL + V) the Emoji in the text field you would like to use it. It may still show as a rectangle, but when you send your message, it will show as an Emoji character.
Karen C says
One can also use an alternative emoji keyboard on Windows, like EFCK:
Imho better than using a Google Chrome plugin because it works with all desktop apps, not only Chrome.
Merryl says
Thank you!
Chelsea says
Help I can’t do it even though I did window logo + period HELP
Barbara says
That was one of the most helpful pieces of info I’ve ever received! Thanks so much!! 😄
Marie Browski says
Can I do this on Windows 7??
Mohit says
No need to this. You can simply press Window keys + ; . 😎😎 you can also use windows key +Dotor simply.
Sparsh Jhaveri says
It was very good. i learnt how to add emoji in laptop
Sarkn3ss says
I think the answer is here.
“How do I Find my task bar?
1. Open Settings, and click/tap on the Personalization icon. 2. Click/tap on Taskbar on the left side, and select Left, Top, Right, or Bottom in the Taskbar location on screen drop down menu on the right side for where you want the taskbar to be located on all screens. (see screenshot below)
Change Taskbar Location on Screen in Windows 10. http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/57280-change-taskbar-location-screen-windows-10-a.htm.www.wisegeek.com/what-is-the-difference-between-a-system-tray-quick-launch-and-taskbar.htm
merrilyn says
wow!really this was helpful?thank you?
Sandra says
This was terrific! I tried lots of other hints that didn’t work and this was so easy?
Pete says
August 22, 2019 at 4:10 pm
Also just press the Windows key and . at the same time and you’ll get an emoji keyboard on screen!
Patricia DeWeese says
I found the emoji offered, but it’s a poor substitute for the amazing emoji’s for gmail. I am trying to download the gmail emoji icon app. Can anyone help me?
Pete says
Also just press the Windows key and . at the same time and you’ll get an emoji keyboard on screen!
Ann Bear says
I need emojis on my Windows 10 Desktop, PLEASE
William says
Rather having talking emoji like they have for phones
jayy says
where is the windows taskbar