emoticans on task bar

Question

How do I add the emoticans feature to my task bar. It is not working when I hit the windows key plus the period key.

Answer 1

Hello,

Right-click the taskbar and select "Taskbar Settings"

Make sure "Emojis" is always on.

Answer 2

In Windows 10, emojis are opened with a keyboard shortcut, not as a separate icon on the taskbar.

To use emojis:

1. Click in any text box (for example, in a document, browser, or search box).
2. Press Windows logo key + . (period).
3. The emoji panel should appear. Select an emoji with the mouse, or start typing to search.

If Windows + . is “not working,” check these points:

1. Make sure Windows 10 is in a text-entry context (cursor visible and ready to type).
2. Try Windows logo key + ; (semicolon) as an alternative shortcut.
3. Confirm the Windows key itself works (e.g., Windows + I should open Settings).

The emoji panel cannot be added as a permanent button on the taskbar; it is only available through the keyboard shortcut.

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References:

• Windows keyboard tips and tricks
• Keyboard shortcuts in Windows
• Use a screen reader to explore and navigate different keyboard and text tools in Windows
• Emoji
• Add a sticker or emoji in OneNote for Windows 10