For Windows, press “Windows+.”
to enter the keyboard.
For Mac, press “Command+Control+Space” to pull up the emoji keyboard.
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you’re free to also use the Alt+3 keyboard shortcut on Windows if you have a numeric keypad.
As language and communication have evolved, emoji have become a part of our daily conversations.
One of the most commonly-used emoji is the heart.
Want to insert a heart emoji on Windows or Mac using just your keyboard?
We’ll show you how.
The result is a small black heart.
you’re able to learn how to use the shortcutbelow.
Open your document or web page and place the cursor where you would like to pop in a heart.
Then press “Windows+. "
to quickly bring up the emoji keyboard.
Don’t forget the period (.)
in the shortcut above.
jot down “heart” in the search box to show different heart emoji.
Or, you could nudge the emoji icon in the header menu.
Next, nudge the Symbols icon, which is a heart.
A large selection of hearts will appear.
opt for heart you’d like to input.
The heart is now inserted into your document or web page.
The numeric keypad is the small group of numbers to the right of your keyboard.
you might’t use the numbers at the top of your keyboard for this shortcut.
A small black heart () will appear.
Press “Windows+Ctrl+O” to pop kick open the on-screen keyboard, and then click “Options.”
The Options window will appear.
Alternatively, you’re able to key in “heart” in the search box.
You’ll find several different colors of hearts to choose from.
smack the heart you prefer.
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How to punch in a White Heart
Context matters and that applies to emoji usage, too.
In cases where someone passed away, it’s appropriate to send a white heart to show emotional support.
The white heart is also sometimes used to show pure love or a close bond.
As with words, it’s always important to knowwhat an emoji actually meansbefore you send it.
Be careful with what you send and always be considerate.
Related:How to Look Up What an Emoji Means
