Hello Barbara M,
I am Ibhadighi and I would happily help you with your question. In this forum, we are Microsoft consumers just like yourself.
To have emojis show up when you're sending an email in Outlook, you can follow these steps:
- Use the Emoji Picker (Windows 10 and later): • If you're using Windows 10 or a later version, you can access the Emoji Picker directly within Outlook and other applications. • While composing an email in Outlook, place your cursor where you want to insert an emoji. • Press the Windows key and the period key (.) together (Win + .). • This keyboard shortcut will open the Emoji Picker. You can then browse and select the emoji you want to use.
- Use Emoji Shortcodes: • You can also insert emojis using shortcodes in Outlook. For example, typing 😄 will automatically convert to a smiley emoji. • Here are a few examples: • 😄 becomes 😄 • ❤️ becomes ❤️ • 👍 becomes 👍
- Copy and Paste Emojis: • You can find emojis on various websites or emoji keyboards on your device. • Simply copy the emoji you want to use and paste it directly into your Outlook email.
- Enable the Touch Keyboard (Windows): • If you're using a touch-enabled device like a tablet or touchscreen laptop running Windows, you can enable the Touch Keyboard. • Open the Touch Keyboard by clicking the keyboard icon in the taskbar (usually located to the right of the system tray). • Once the Touch Keyboard is open, you can access the emoji keyboard by clicking the smiley face icon.
- Use Outlook Web App (Outlook.com): • If you're using Outlook.com or the Outlook Web App, you'll typically have access to an emoji picker directly within the email composer. • Click the emoji icon or the smiley face icon in the email toolbar to access the emoji picker.
- Use an Emoji Extension (Outlook Desktop): • Some Outlook desktop users may choose to install emoji extension or add-ins that provide an easy way to insert emojis directly into emails.
Please note that the availability of emojis may vary depending on your operating system and the version of Outlook you're using. In general, newer versions of Outlook and Windows tend to have better support for emojis.
Best regards, IBHADIGHI
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Hold Windows key + . (period) to open the Windows Emoji picker.
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I was wondering how to add Emojis to my Outlook Email. I've been doing it by clicking Windows and Semicolon, to get it to pop up. I would like to have it in my email already so I can just easily click on the emoji I want to use. Thank you More on learn.microsoft.com
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Is there a keyboard shortcut for reacting to an email with an emoji?
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January 30, 2026You can insert emoji quickly by pressing CTRL+. (control + dot), then space and enter to confirm
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October 2, 2024 - Then click on the “AutoCorrect” button and enter the desired shortcut in the “Replace” field. We use “123” in the example, but letters, words or special characters are also possible. For example, set the well-known LOL as the key combination for the emoji with tears streaming down its cheeks. Outlook emojis: Add key combination using the AutoCorrect function.
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November 7, 2023 - Now, you can use your custom keyboard shortcut to insert an emoji in Outlook emails. For instance, if you’ve assigned a shortcut like (y) to a thumbs-up emoji, you can type it whenever you want to add 👍 to your email.
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May 4, 2026 - What Is The Keyboard Shortcut For Emojis In Outlook: use Windows + . (or Windows + ;) or Mac Control + Command + Space—insert fast, instantly.
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January 20, 2026 - Outlook has a keyboard shortcut for almost every common emoji, especially those with an emoticon version.
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Place your cursor where you want the emoji Click in the body of the email where you’d like to insert the emoji. Use the emoji shortcut on Windows On Windows, press Windows key + .
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Dear reddit,
I have a question regarding the new outlook. I am looking to add the ✔️ symbol to my calendar. I can do this manually via the emoticon selector (Windows + period), but I am looking for a way to quickly add it.
I looked on the web for the unicode selector and for the option to add in an emoji using autocorrect. However, in my new outlook interface I see no options to add in autocorrect. I also don't see the symbol menu that used to be present in the old outlook. The outlook help function does (as can be expected) a poor job in explaining where I should click.
Can anyone help me? All I want is a quick key combination (like :) creates an actual 😊) or a unicode that will work for me in the new outlook (desktop version, not web).
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August 22, 2024 - To insert emojis in an Outlook email on a desktop, use the keyboard shortcut Win + . or Win + ; which will bring up the emoji panel. This shortcut works in the body of the email but not in the subject line.
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February 23, 2023 - To insert an emoji in your outlook message we can use the following shortcut on Windows 10 and 11: Windows key + . (period) You can use this shortcut in any application in Windows to insert emojis:
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November 21, 2023 - The first method is pulling up the emoji picker. In the Outlook reply box, bring your cursor right where you want to add the emoji. Then, press the Windows keyboard shortcut Win + .
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February 13, 2025 - Adding emojis in Outlook can make your emails more engaging, expressive, and visually appealing. Whether you're using Windows, Mac, Outlook Web, or Mobile, you can insert emojis using keyboard shortcuts, the emoji panel, copy-paste, or the insert symbol feature.
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March 6, 2026 - To add emojis in Outlook on the web and desktop app, click on the Insert menu, then select Emoji. You can also use keyboard shortcuts: Windows key +"." on Windows and Ctrl + Command + Space for Mac.
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I saw you picked the outlook.com category for this question, so I assume you meant the outlook.com interface via web browser?
If so, when you compose an email, go to the Message tab, then click on three dots > Emoji to launch it.
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In Outlook on the web or Outlook.com, emojis are always inserted from the compose area; they cannot be permanently “pinned” inside the message body, but the emoji picker is built into the toolbar so it’s only one click away.
For Outlook on the web / Outlook.com:
- Start a new email or reply/forward an existing one.
- At the bottom of the message, select the Emoji / Insert emojis and GIFs icon.
- In the panel that opens, scroll through Popular emojis or search, then click the emoji to insert it into the email.
- Close the panel when finished.
On Windows, the keyboard shortcut already in use (Windows logo key + . or ;) is the built‑in way to open the Windows emoji panel anywhere, including Outlook.
There is no setting in Outlook on the web or Outlook.com to keep an emoji palette permanently visible inside every email; it is always opened on demand via the emoji icon or the Windows shortcut.
References:
- Customize your email message in Outlook on the web
- Customize your email message in Outlook.com
- Emoji
- Use a screen reader to explore and navigate different keyboard and text tools in Windows
- Add flair to your email with emojis
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January 12, 2026 - You can open the emoji keyboard on Mac by pressing the Cmd Key + E: Doing so will open the Character Viewer where you can browse through different emojis to find the perfect one for your email.
WebNots
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October 26, 2017 - Remember these shortcuts will only work on the keyboard with number pad. For example, pressing alt and 128110 keys will produce the police officer emoji like 👮. Below are some of the examples, you can use emoji symbols in Outlook or Skype chat.
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How to insert emoji in Outlook messages and make your emails more expressive
September 7, 2022 - ... 2. Select the body of the email, and then press Windows + Period to bring up the emoji selection panel. On Mac, use Control + Command + Space to bring up the panel. Use the keyboard shortcut to bring up the menu.
WebNots
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How to Insert Emoji in Outlook Windows and Mac? – WebNots
May 31, 2025 - You can use the common emoticon keyboard shortcuts to insert popular emoji symbols in Outlook. For example, :-) will produce the smiling face like ☺︎. Do not worry, you do not need to remember all these shortcuts if you are using Windows 10 or 11.