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Press Control+Command+Space anywhere you can type to open the Character Viewer, which defaults to an emoji grid.
01 Step by step, per platform
A real, followable procedure for every platform — not a thin restatement of the shortcut.
Open the picker
- Press Control+Command+Space in any text field.
- Type a keyword in the search box, or browse the category sidebar.
- Double-click an emoji to insert it.
02 FAQ
Is there a faster way for frequent use?
Yes — the Character Viewer remembers recently used emoji at the top of the grid after your first use.
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