Emoji keyboard shortcut
Press Win + . (full stop) on Windows, or Control + Cmd + Space on Mac, and start typing to search emoji.
Open emoji picker
Windows
Win+.
Mac
⌃ Control+⌘ Cmd+Space
All the related shortcuts
Action
Windows
Mac
Open emoji picker
WindowsWin+.
Mac⌃ Control+⌘ Cmd+Space
React with an emoji
WindowsCtrl+Shift+\
Mac⌘ Cmd+⇧ Shift+\
Frequently asked questions
Can I type emoji on Windows without the picker?
The same Win + . panel also has kaomoji and symbols tabs — no separate shortcut needed.
What is the keyboard shortcut to open emoji picker?
On Windows, press Win + .. On Mac, press Control + Cmd + Space.
What is the keyboard shortcut to react with an emoji?
On Windows, press Ctrl + Shift + \. On Mac, press Cmd + Shift + \.