Copying an emoji is a convenient way to use symbols that are difficult to find on a keyboard. The process is nearly identical on every modern device.
Copy an emoji from ChatEmoji
Start by opening the complete emoji collection or browse a specific emoji category.
- Find the emoji you need.
- Select the emoji to copy it, or open its detail page for more information.
- Return to your message, document, caption, or bio.
- Press and hold on mobile, or right-click on desktop, then choose Paste.
Keyboard shortcuts
On Windows, paste with Ctrl + V. On a Mac, use Command + V. Phones and tablets show Paste after you press and hold inside a text field.
You can also open the built-in emoji picker with Windows key + period on Windows or Control + Command + Space on many versions of macOS.
What to do if an emoji looks different
Emoji designs vary by device and app even though the underlying Unicode character is the same. A newly released emoji may appear as an empty box on an older operating system.
If that happens, update the device or choose a more widely supported alternative. Copying the emoji again will not change how an older system renders it. Browse smileys and emotion emojis for familiar alternatives.