Event heading
📅 Date and time
Read this emoji’s meaningPractical emoji guide
How to Insert Emoji in Word: Windows, Mac & Web
In Word on Windows, click in the document and press Windows + period (.). On a Mac, use Control + Command + Space. Word for the web has its own Insert → Emoji menu. Choose the steps for the version you are using.
Official documentation reviewed . Menu names may vary by version.
Word on Windows or Mac
The operating system’s emoji picker lets you insert characters while editing document text.
- Click in the paragraph, heading or table cell where the emoji belongs.
- On Windows, press Windows + period (.). On a Mac, press Control + Command + Space.
- Choose an emoji, close the picker, and continue typing.
If nothing is inserted, check that the document is editable and the text cursor is active. Try the shortcut in a simple text field to distinguish a picker problem from a document-editing problem.
Microsoft: Windows emoji keyboardApple: Mac keyboard shortcuts
Word for the web
The browser version of Word includes an emoji menu on its ribbon.
- Place the cursor in your document.
- Open the Insert tab and select Emoji.
- Select a character, or choose More Emojis to browse the full selection.
Microsoft also documents automatic conversion of some typed emoticons, such as a smile. For a specific character, choose it from the picker instead of relying on an emoticon shortcut.
Make an emoji bigger or smaller
An emoji inserted as a text character uses text formatting. Select just the emoji, then change its font size in Home → Font Size.
- Select the emoji without selecting the whole paragraph.
- Choose a font size in the Home tab.
- Check the line spacing and surrounding text after the change.
An inserted picture is different: it may have image resize handles. If you expected a character but got an image, copy an emoji from the examples below and paste it into the text instead.
Check the document before sharing or printing
Use emoji to support the text: ‘✅ Completed’ communicates more clearly than a check mark on its own. A heading or announcement usually needs only one well-chosen character.
Review the actual PDF or print preview you plan to share. Check for missing-character boxes, awkward line breaks and whether the page still makes sense in grayscale. If the symbol is essential, keep its meaning in words too. Our device guide below explains why artwork can differ.
Examples to copy and adapt
Copy a line, paste it into your document, and change the wording to fit.
Checklist status
✅ Completed
Read this emoji’s meaningAnnouncement
🎉 Time to celebrate
Read this emoji’s meaningCommon questions
Where is the emoji button in Word?
In Word for the web, look under Insert → Emoji. In desktop Word, you can use your operating system’s picker: Windows + period or Control + Command + Space on a Mac.
Can I paste emoji into Word?
Yes. Copy a character or example from this page, click in the document, and paste. These examples are text, so you can edit the words and select the emoji to change its size.
Why is an emoji appearing as a box?
That can indicate a character your current software or font cannot display. Try a more widely supported emoji, keep a descriptive text label, and check the final document on the device or in the format your reader will use.