HOW TO USE EMOJIS IN MICROSOFT OUTLOOK

Emojis are a fun and convenient way to communicate emotions and add personality to your messages. If you use Microsoft Outlook as your email client, you might be wondering how you can use emojis in your emails. In this article, we will walk you through the process of using emojis on Microsoft Outlook, whether you are using the desktop application or the web version.

Using Emojis on Microsoft Outlook Desktop

Step 1: Make sure your keyboard has emoji support

Before you can use emojis on Microsoft Outlook, you need to make sure your keyboard has emoji support. Most modern keyboards come with emoji support, but if you are using an older keyboard or a non-standard keyboard, you might need to install a separate emoji keyboard.

To check if your keyboard has emoji support, you can try pressing the “Windows” key + “.” (period). This should bring up a small emoji keyboard. If it does, your keyboard has emoji support and you can proceed to the next step. If it doesn’t, you will need to install a separate emoji keyboard.

Step 2: Enable the Emoji Panel in Microsoft Outlook

Once you have ensured that your keyboard has emoji support, you need to enable the Emoji Panel in Microsoft Outlook. Here’s how:

1. Open Microsoft Outlook.
2. Click on the “File” menu and select “Options”.
3. In the “Outlook Options” window, go to the “General” tab.
4. Scroll down to the “User interface options” section and check the box next to “Show the Emoji Panel when I press the Windows logo key + “. (period)”.
5. Click “OK” to save your changes.

Step 3: Use emojis in your emails

Now that you have enabled the Emoji Panel in Microsoft Outlook, you can use emojis in your emails as follows:

1. Compose a new email or reply to an existing one.
2. Place your cursor where you want to insert the emoji.
3. Press the “Windows” key + “.” (period) to bring up the Emoji Panel.
4. Click on the emoji you want to insert. The emoji will be inserted at the cursor’s position.

Alternatively, you can also type the emoji code to insert an emoji. To do this, you need to know the specific code for the emoji you want to insert. You can find a list of emoji codes here.

To insert an emoji using its code, follow these steps:

1. Compose a new email or reply to an existing one.
2. Place your cursor where you want to insert the emoji.
3. Type the emoji code. For example, to insert the “smiling face with smiling eyes” emoji, you would type :smile:). 🙂
4. Press “Alt” + “X” on your keyboard to convert the code to the corresponding emoji.

Using Emojis on Microsoft Outlook Web

Step 1: Use the Emoji Picker

Microsoft Outlook Web includes an Emoji Picker that you can use to easily insert emojis in your emails. Here’s how:

1. Compose a new email or reply to an existing one.
2. Place your cursor where you want to insert the emoji.
3. Click on the “Smiley face” icon in the formatting toolbar. This will bring up the Emoji Picker. 4. Browse through the emojis and click on the one you want to insert. The emoji will be inserted at the cursor’s position.

Step 2: Use Emoji Shortcodes

In addition to using the Emoji Picker, you can also use emoji shortcodes to insert emojis in your emails. Emoji shortcodes are like codes that you can type in your email and then convert to the corresponding emoji. To use emoji shortcodes in Microsoft Outlook Web, follow these steps:

1. Compose a new email or reply to an existing one.
2. Place your cursor where you want to insert the emoji.
3. Type the shortcode for the emoji you want to insert. For example, to insert the “smiling face with smiling eyes” emoji, you would type “:” + “)”
4. Press “Enter” on your keyboard to convert the shortcode to the corresponding emoji.

Using emojis on Microsoft Outlook can add some personality and flair to your emails. Whether you are using the desktop application or the web version, it is easy to insert emojis using the Emoji Panel or Emoji Picker. You can also use emoji shortcodes to quickly insert emojis in your emails. With these steps in mind, you should be able to use emojis in your outlook emails with ease.

Using emojis on Microsoft Outlook for phone

This is similar to using them on the desktop or web version. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use emojis on Microsoft Outlook for phone:

Step 1: Check your keyboard

Before you can use emojis in Microsoft Outlook for phone, you need to make sure your phone’s keyboard has emoji support. Most modern phone keyboards come with emoji support, but if you are using an older phone or a non-standard keyboard, you might need to install a separate emoji keyboard.

To check if your phone’s keyboard has emoji support, you can try pressing and holding the “Enter” or “Return” key. This should bring up a list of options, including an “Emoji” or “Smiley face” option. If it does, your keyboard has emoji support and you can proceed to the next step. If it doesn’t, you will need to install a separate emoji keyboard.

Step 2: Compose a new email or reply to an existing one

To use emojis in Microsoft Outlook for phone, you need to either compose a new email or reply to an existing one. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Open the Microsoft Outlook app on your phone.
2. Tap on the “Compose” icon (a pen and paper) to create a new email.
3. Alternatively, you can tap on an existing email to reply to it.

Step 3: Insert an emoji

To insert an emoji in your email, follow these steps:

1. Place your cursor where you want to insert the emoji.
2. Press and hold the “Enter” or “Return” key to bring up the emoji options.
3. Tap on the “Emoji” or “Smiley face” icon to bring up the emoji keyboard.
4. Browse through the emojis and tap on the one you want to insert. The emoji will be inserted at the cursor’s position.

Alternatively, you can also type the emoji code to insert an emoji. To do this, you need to know the specific code for the emoji you want to insert. You can find a list of emoji codes here.

To insert an emoji using its code, follow these steps:

1. Place your cursor where you want to insert the emoji.
2. Type the emoji code. For example, to insert the “smiling face with smiling eyes” emoji, you would type “:” +  “)”
3. Press “Enter” on your keyboard to convert the code to the corresponding emoji.

Step 4: Send your email

Once you have finished composing your email and inserting any desired emojis, you can send it by tapping the “Send” icon (an upward-pointing arrow). Your email with the emojis will be sent to the recipient.