Microsoft does note discoverabiltiy being a factor for this new shortcut in the blog: "We are trying out a new experience to improve the discoverability of the emoji and more panel in Windows 11." ...

Otherwise, users who don’t mind it will be able to keep the emoji panel button visible at all times. Similarly, uninterested folks can debloat Windows 11 and turn off the shortcut altogether.

What’s more, according to a 2019 study by Adobe, 78% of emoji users feel the icons positively impact likeability, while 74% believed it makes positive news sound more sincere.

Expand the Font drop-down list and select Segoe UI Emoji font. Scroll down and select an emoji for which you want to create a keyboard shortcut. Next, click on the AutoCorrect button.

Google is making it easier to search for emoji and add them to a Google Doc by adding them to the action menu. Here’s how you can use the new feature when it rolls out.

Now, Google is expanding its emoji support, adding a quick and easy way to insert emojis into Google Docs without needing to rely on an outside source. It comes as part of Google’s “insert ...