How to Input Unicode/Emoji for Microsoft Windows

Insert Emoji

Press ❖ Window+. to open emoji panel.

Character Map

Press ❖ Window 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 ❖ Window key, 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.