How to Input Unicode/Emoji
Here is how to insert unicode in Microsoft Windows 10, Mac, Linux.
Microsoft Windows 10
Insert Emoji
Press โ Window+. to open emoji panel.

Character Map
Press โ Window then type charmap to open the character map panel.

To insert Unicode by hexadecimal
Suppose we want to insert this character:
- ๐
- name: FACE WITH TEARS OF JOY
- codepoint in decimal: 128514
- codepoint in hexadecimal: 1f602
- Type the hexadecimal number. For example, type
1f602
- Press Alt+x

This works in WordPad, Microsoft word. Does not work in Notepad.
To launch WordPad, press โ Window key, then type wordpad
To Insert Unicode by Decimal
- Press and hold Alt
- Type the decimal number in the number pad. For example, type
128514
. - Release Alt
Note: you must have NumLock on.
Mac
Press โ command+Ctrl+Space to bring up the Characters palette
You can hold โฅ option key and press a letter/digit key to insert some unicode/math symbols.

You can also create your own keyboard layout to insert emoji/symbols you use often.
Linux
How to input unicode depends on your desktop or application.
In Gnome, Press Ctrl+Shift+U, then type the hexadecimal digits, then press Enter.
In LibreOffice 5.1 or later, type the hexadecimal then press Alt+x
Emacs
In emacs, Alt+x insert-char
, then type the hexadecimal.
Emacs can also insert by decimal, by name, or setup keyboard shortcuts to insert frequently used ones.
[see Emacs: Unicode Tutorial]
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