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Guntrisoft

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View the video to see how to insert them:

View attachment Screen Recording 2024-08-15 at 10.48.26.mov

In case you can't see the video:
  1. Click on the smiley icon in the editor toolbar (it maybe hidden inside a 'three vertical dots' menu icon, depending on your screen size).
  2. Click on the smiley of your choice
You can always use the emojis that are accessible from your devices emoji menu too.
 
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Don't want to seem ungrateful, but for those of us who don't post from our mobile phones, could we have a few more to play with please?
 
Don't want to seem ungrateful, but for those of us who don't post from our mobile phones, could we have a few more to play with please?

You can always post standard emojis in posts, here's how to access them on Windows and Mac:


How to Access Emojis on Windows and Mac

Windows


If you’re using a Windows computer, accessing emojis is easy. Here’s how you can do it:


1. Use the Emoji Keyboard Shortcut:


• Press Windows Key + Period (.) or Windows Key + Semicolon (😉 on your keyboard.


• A small emoji panel will pop up.


• You can browse through various emoji categories or search for specific emojis using the search bar at the top of the panel.


• Click on any emoji to insert it into your document, chat, or text field.


2. Touch Keyboard (Alternative Method):


• Right-click on the taskbar at the bottom of your screen.


• Select “Show touch keyboard button” from the menu.


• A keyboard icon will appear in the system tray on your taskbar.


• Click on the keyboard icon to open the touch keyboard, which includes an emoji button. Tap the emoji button to access the emoji panel.


• You can then click on any emoji to insert it into your text.



Mac


On a Mac, accessing emojis is just as straightforward. Here’s how:


1. Use the Emoji Keyboard Shortcut:


• Press Control (Ctrl) + Command (⌘) + Spacebar on your keyboard.


• This will bring up the emoji and symbol viewer.


• You can scroll through the emojis or use the search bar to find a specific emoji.


• Click on any emoji to insert it into your text field or document.


2. Using the Menu Bar:


• You can also access emojis through the menu bar.


• Click on “Edit” in the menu bar at the top of the screen.


• Select “Emoji & Symbols” from the dropdown menu.


• This will open the emoji and symbol viewer, where you can choose and insert emojis.
 
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