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How to Get Emojis on a Chromebook

Use emojis on your Chrome OS laptop

By Robert Earl Wells III Updated on December 2, 2020 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Google Microsoft Apple Google Tablets Accessories & Hardware

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Enable input options. Or, use the on-screen keyboard. Or, download the Chrome emoji keyboard extension. All Chromebooks feature built-in support for typing emoticons. Here are three ways to use emoticons on your Chromebook.

How to Use Emojis on Chromebook

To use the emoji keyboard on Chromebook, you must first enable input options on the Chrome OS shelf: Select the time in the bottom-right corner of the screen. If you don't see the Chrome OS shelf, tap or click in the bottom-right corner of the screen to bring it up. Select the Settings gear in the pop-up window to open your Chromebook Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the settings page and select Advanced. Scroll down the page again and select Languages and Input. Again, scroll down the page and select the toggle switch next to Show input options on the shelf to enable it. Close the settings and select US in the shelf to bring up the input options. If your keyboard layout is set to a language other than U.S. English, the input options icon will show different letters. Select the smiley icon to bring up the emoji keyboard. You can now choose from hundreds of built-in emoticons. Tap or click the symbols in the bottom row to browse the different categories, then select the keyboard icon in the bottom-right corner to minimize the emoji keyboard when you're done. Leave the emoji keyboard open when using chat applications like WhatsApp so that you have easy access to emoticons.

How to Use the On-Screen Chromebook Keyboard

You can also use the on-screen keyboard to access emojis on Chromebook: Select the time in the bottom-right corner of the screen. Select the Settings gear in the pop-up window to open your Chromebook settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the settings page and select Advanced. Scroll down and select Manage accessibility features under Accessibility. Scroll down to the Keyboard and text input section and select the toggle switch next to Enable on-screen keyboard. Close the settings and select the keyboard icon in the shelf to bring up the keyboard. Select the smiley icon in the bottom row to switch to the emoji keyboard. You can also download the Chrome emoji keyboard as a Chrome extension. The web-based version includes even more emoticons and a search feature that makes it easier to find the right one for the emotion you want to convey. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Open the Emoji Keyboard on a Mac How to Add Emoji to Your iPhone Keyboard How to Connect Chromebook to Your TV How to Add and Connect a Printer to Your Chromebook How to Get Rid of the On-Screen Keyboard on a Chromebook How to Speed up a Chromebook How to Get iPhone Emojis for Your Android How to Fix it When Chromebook Won't Connect to Wi-Fi How to Use the Emoji Keyboard for Galaxy Phones How to Get Google Assistant for PC How to View and Type Emojis on a Computer How to Find and Use Skype Emoji How to Get Fortnite on a Chromebook 5 Chromebook Productivity Tips How to Use Skype for Chromebook How to Add a User to a Chromebook Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies