Emojis are super important in Google Chat, whether you’re keeping it casual or talking shop. They help get your feelings and tone across when words just aren’t enough.
Let’s explore the best ways to throw some emojis into your chats.
Method 1: Using Emoji Description in the Message Box
This method is quick, especially if you know emoji names or descriptions. Plus, you can see the descriptions if you hover over an emoji to use the shortcut later. It’s super efficient when you’re in the flow of a conversation.
To add an emoji this way, go to your chat and start by typing a colon :. Then, start typing a short description of the emoji you want (like “smiling face”). A menu will pop up with related emojis, use your arrow keys to select the right one, and hit enter.
If you’re not sure about the exact description, try typing the emotion it represents, and Google Chat will give you a bunch of related options.
And if you ever forget an emoji name, just hover over it with your mouse. A little tag will tell you its name, which you can use with the colon shortcut.
This semicolon shortcut also works for other things, like time. Try typing a semicolon followed by some numbers to explore more shortcuts.
Method 2: Using the ‘Add Emoji’ Button
This method is the basic way to insert emojis and is helpful when you’re not sure about specific emoji names or when you want to explore different categories.
To use this method, open your chat window and click the ‘Add emoji’ button. This will open the emoji selector window.
From the emoji selector, just click the emoji you want. You can jump between emoji categories using the icons, and change skin tones using the “teardrop” icon.
There’s also a search bar in the window. This lets you quickly find the exact emoji you’re after without having to browse categories.
Now you’ve got multiple ways to spice up your Google Chat messages with emojis. These methods will help you quickly express yourself in your chats.