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Windows Emoji Shortcut is Not Working? How to Enable It
Emojis are great but better with a working keyboard shortcut
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Keyboard shortcuts are the secret weapon that power users use to save time. You can do all sorts of things with keyboard shortcuts, including closing windows, opening new tabs, and more. While it is a useful feature, some users prefer toturn off keyboard shortcuts.
Others on the other hand may have trouble at times getting these shortcuts to work. Sometimes, when you’re typing a message and youwant to include an emoji, the keyboard may not pop up.
Why are my keyboard shortcuts not working?
There are a few reasons why this might be happening:
The Windows emoji panel comes automatically enabled, but if for some reason this is not the case, here are steps to enable it:
If interested, check out this quick guide onadding emojis to Outlook.
What can I do if the Emoji shortcut is not working in Windows?
Before moving on to the slightly technical solutions, try the following:
1. Disable third-party keyboards temporarily
The Emoji shortcut feature only works with native Windows keyboards. If you have an alternative keyboard installed, like SwiftKey or Gboard, try disabling it.
There are also many apps that can change your default keyboard, such as TouchPal. If you have installed any of these apps, you may need to disable or uninstall them.
2. Change your keyboard language
This is important because the keyboard shortcuts for emojis vary depending on which language you’re using.
3. Update keyboard drivers
Using an outdated keyboard driver may be the problem behind the Windows Emoji shortcut not working error, and you can complete this procedure by using third-party software as it is the most efficient solution.
Outbyte Driver Updater
4. Check for updates
Users have also complained of an issue where theirkeyboard is typing the wrong characters and letters. If you encounter the same problem, refer to our helpful guide for quick fixes.
In case you have a faulty keyboard on your hands, it may be time toupgrade your keyboardfor improved performance and reliability.
Let us know if your emoji shortcut is working after trying out our recommended solutions in the comment section below.
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Claire Moraa
Windows Software Expert
Claire has a knack for solving problems and improving the quality of life for those around her. She’s driven by rationality, curiosity, and simplicity, and always eager to learn more about Microsoft’s products. With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11, errors, and software.
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With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11 errors.
