Add emojis to your Outlook emails

Windows 10 and 11 include a large set of emojis. To add one to your Outlook email:

1. Place your cursor where you want the emoji.
2. Hold Windows key + . (period) to open the Windows Emoji picker.
3. In the Windows emoji picker, you can scroll through the list, use the category options at the top or bottom of the emoji picker, or type a keyword to search for the emoji you want. For example, typing the word present filters the available emoji. Then select the emoji you want to insert into your email.
4. When you're done, select × to close the emoji picker.

Other options

• Type the text code if you know it. For example, for a smiley face, type ⁠:-)⁠
• Select Home then Apps. Search for Emoji, choose the add-in, and select Add. Follow any additional instructions to learn how to use it.