Welcome to this tutorial on how to bring up emojis on your Mac! Emojis are a fun and expressive way to add personality to your messages, emails, and social media posts. In this article, we will explore different methods to access emojis quickly and easily on your Mac.
Using the Keyboard Shortcut
If you want a quick way to bring up emojis while typing, Mac provides a convenient keyboard shortcut. To activate this shortcut:
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Place your cursor where you want to insert the emoji.
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Press Control + Command + Space simultaneously.
A small window will pop up with a wide range of emojis for you to choose from. You can scroll through the list or use the search bar at the top of the window to find specific emojis. Once you’ve found the emoji you want, simply click on it or use the arrow keys and press Enter to insert it into your text.
Using the Character Viewer
If you prefer a more visual way of choosing emojis, Mac also offers the Character Viewer tool:
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Click on the Apple menu in the top-left corner of your screen.
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Select “System Preferences” from the dropdown menu.
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In System Preferences, click on “Keyboard” and then go to the “Keyboard” tab.
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Checkmark the box that says “Show Keyboard & Character Viewers in menu bar.”
You’ll now see a new icon in your menu bar at the top-right corner of your screen. It looks like a small keyboard or a small square with a pencil inside it. Click on this icon and select “Show Character Viewer” from the dropdown menu.
A window will appear with various tabs at the top, including “Emoji.” Click on the “Emoji” tab to access a wide range of emojis. Simply double-click on an emoji to insert it into your text.
Using the Touch Bar
If you have a MacBook Pro with a Touch Bar, you can take advantage of its interactive capabilities to bring up emojis:
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Place your cursor where you want to insert the emoji.
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Tap on the smiley face icon in the Touch Bar.
The Touch Bar will display different categories of emojis for you to choose from. Swipe left or right to navigate through the categories and tap on an emoji to insert it into your text.
Wrapping Up
Now you know multiple ways to bring up emojis on your Mac! Whether you prefer using keyboard shortcuts, the Character Viewer, or taking advantage of your MacBook Pro’s Touch Bar, expressing yourself through emojis has never been easier. Have fun adding that extra touch of emotion and creativity to your messages!