Have you ever wondered how to access an emoji keyboard from a computer? I use a MacBook Air to do my work, and wanted to figure out how to add emojis to marketing text without having to type on a mobile device. Searching Google for emojis macbook air unveiled a very cool solution.
Three simple keystrokes
The answer is simple and involves three simple keystrokes from a MacBook keyboard: control + command + spacebar.
Or, add an emoji keyboard to the menu bar
Another option for accessing emojis from a MacBook Air is to add them to your menu bar.
Go to System Preferences (i.e., the gear app on a MacBook Air), select Keyboard, and check “Show Keyboard, Emoji, and Symbol Viewers in menu bar”.
Once checked, a square icon pops up on the MacBook Air’s top menu bar. Clicking the icon prompts a symbol and emoji character keyboard organized by topic. Pretty neat, huh? 😀 (<== I typed this emoji from the emoji keyboard, for example.)
Good luck with your new typing tricks. If you have more to share, please let me know in comments! Meanwhile, here is a tip tweet to share with friends:
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Lorraine Akemann | Co-Founder and Editor | Moms With Apps
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