Windows 11 Emoji Keyboard - How to Open and Use It? See a Guide! [MiniTool Tips]

New Windows 11 Emoji Keyboard Has Come

Since the release of Windows 11, Microsoft devotes itself to improving user experience via new features and improvements. One of the features is Windows 11 emoji keyboard.

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Emojis have become an essential part of your digital life since they can help better express emotions and convey your point of view during communication with others.

Without interesting emojis, no chat conversation is complete. Almost every platform and device like Android, iPhone, etc. has its own funny emoticons. When using a phone, you can easily use or type emojis since there is a dedicated feature or option on its keyboard.

Actually, on your Windows 10 and 11 PC, you can still use emojis. Compared to Windows 10, Windows 11 emojis get a great improvement. They are designed based on Microsoft’s Fluent Design and the new emojis are modern, colorful, and more fun. See the next part to know the new features in the emoji keyboard on Windows 11.

What’s New in Windows 11 Emoji Keyboard

GIF

In addition to the standard emojis, symbols, and emoticons that are accessible in Windows 10, there is a new section – GIF. You can find some popular and widely available GIFs. Besides, a search option is given to you so that you can easily search for the GIFs you need.

Better Search Section

In Windows 11, the new OS makes the emoji search process easier and simpler. In each section, there is a direct search box and search icon.

Clipboard History

There is a new feature in Windows 11 emoji keyboard and it is clipboard history. From that section, you can find recently copied information in visual or text form.

Better Emojis

Emojis in Windows 11 emoji keyboard are better and bigger. Compared to Windows 10, they are more dynamic. Besides, the emoji list is arranged separately, which reduces confusion and makes it easy to identify and use.

In addition to these features, Windows 11 emoji keyboard presents a concise and neat layout, offers short horizontal lines or dashes in the top for better mobility, and gives you a clear view.

How to Open Emoji Keyboard on Windows 11?

If you are interested in the emoji keyboard, how can you access it to use emojis in Windows 11? There are two ways for you to type, use, or add emojis.

Use Windows 11 Emoji Keyboard Shortcut

Step 1: To access or use emojis in Windows 11, press the Win key and full stop (.) or Win + semi-colon (;).

Step 2: After opening the emoji keyboard, you can tap on the smiling face icon or right-facing arrowhead to view the emoji list.

Step 3: Click on any emoji to any application.

Use Touch Keyboard

Windows 11 touch keyboard offers the support for emojis and you can type in any emoji on the touch screen. This is similar to typing in emojis on Android devices and iPhones & iPads. Follow the steps below:

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Step 1: You are required to enable the touch keyboard in Windows 11 Settings first. Just right-click on Taskbar and choose Taskbar settings.

Step 2: Locate Touch keyboard and enable this option.

Step 3: Tap on the keyboard icon in the bottom right corner of the screen and click the emoji icon

Step 4: You can see many emojis and select any emoji you want.

Final Words

Windows 11 emoji keyboard is easy to open and you can follow the given methods to turn it to use any emoji you want in any app. The new emoji panel in Windows 11 is quite interesting and deserves a try.

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