Windows: How to Input Math Symbols or Emoji

Insert Emoji

Press ❖ Windows+. to open emoji panel.

Character Map

Press ❖ Windows+s, then type charmap to open the character map panel.

To insert Unicode by hexadecimal

Suppose we want to insert this character:

• 😂
• name: FACE WITH TEARS OF JOY
• codepoint in decimal: 128514
• codepoint in hexadecimal: 1f602

1. Type the hexadecimal number. For example, type 1f602
2. Press Alt+x

This works in WordPad, Microsoft word. Does not work in Notepad.

To launch WordPad, press ❖ Windows+s, then type wordpad

To Insert Unicode by Decimal

1. Press and hold Alt
2. Type the decimal number in the number pad. For example, type 128514.
3. Release Alt

Note: you must have NumLock on.