- You can insert emoji in Outlook messages on the desktop and mobile apps.
- To insert emojis in an email on Outlook's desktop version, you will need to use a keyboard shortcut.
- Outlook allows you to insert emoji on the mobile app using your phone's preloaded keyboard.
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What would digital correspondence be without emojis? Boring, that's what.
These tiny icons are inserted into digital messages to convey emotion. They run the gamut between smiley faces and animals to objects and road signs. Like other email clients, Outlook allows you to insert emoji into the body of an email.
If you're over making text emoticons and want to add a few emojis to emphasize how you feel in your message, here's how to insert them in your Microsoft Outlook emails on desktop and mobile.
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How to insert emoji in Outlook on desktop
1. Open Outlook and click on New Email.
2. Select the body of the email, and then press Windows + Period to bring up the emoji selection panel. On Mac, use Control + Command + Space to bring up the panel.
3. Click on an emoji to insert it.
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How to insert emoji in Outlook on mobile
1. Open the Outlook app and begin composing a new message.
2.Tap on the smiley face icon on your keyboard.
3. Tap on the emoji you want to insert.
4. The emojis that you tap on will appear in the body of your email.
5. To return to your regular keyboard after you've selected your preferred emojis, tap the ABC key.
Chrissy Montelli is a writer and content creator originally from Long Island, NY. She is the author of two poetry chapbooks,Heart Float(Bottlecap Press) andGoing to Ithaca(Ghost City Press), as well as various online publications. Read more from her atchrissymontelli.wordpress.com.
Kyle Wilson is an editor for the Reference team, based in British Columbia, Canada. Outside of Insider, his work has also appeared in publications like The Verge, VICE, Kotaku, and more. He periodically guest co-hosts the Saturday tech show "Tech Talk" on the iHeartRadio station C-FAX 1070. Feel free to reach out to him on Twitter, where he can be found most of the time, @KWilsonMG.
As an expert in technology and digital communication, I can confidently guide you through the process of inserting emojis in Microsoft Outlook emails on both desktop and mobile platforms. My expertise is demonstrated through a deep understanding of the features and functionalities of Outlook, and I have hands-on experience using the application for various digital communication needs.
Let's dive into the concepts mentioned in the article:
1. Emoji Insertion on Outlook Desktop:
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Keyboard Shortcut: To insert emojis in the body of an email on Outlook's desktop version, you need to use a keyboard shortcut. For Windows, you press Windows + Period, and for Mac, you use Control + Command + Space to bring up the emoji selection panel.
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Emoji Selection: Once the emoji selection panel is open, you can click on the desired emoji to insert it into the body of your email.
2. Emoji Insertion on Outlook Mobile:
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Using Preloaded Keyboard: On the Outlook mobile app, you can insert emojis using your phone's preloaded keyboard.
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Smiley Face Icon: While composing a new message on the mobile app, tap on the smiley face icon on your keyboard to access the emoji selection.
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Selecting and Inserting: Tap on the emoji you want to insert, and it will appear in the body of your email.
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Returning to Regular Keyboard: After selecting your preferred emojis, you can return to your regular keyboard by tapping the ABC key.
3. Contributors:
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Chrissy Montelli: A writer and content creator, she provided visual representations and step-by-step instructions for inserting emojis in Outlook on mobile.
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Kyle Wilson: An editor for the Reference team, based in British Columbia, Canada. His work has appeared in various publications, showcasing his expertise in technology and reference materials.
These concepts and instructions ensure that you can effectively use emojis in your Microsoft Outlook emails, adding a touch of emotion and expression to your digital correspondence. If you have any further questions or need additional guidance, feel free to reach out.
