Generation Z relies heavily on emoticons as a means of expression, surpassing the use of traditional letters. Emoticons have evolved into a new language, extending beyond their initial purpose of aiding communication. While emoticons can be easily accessed and used on smartphones, the same convenience is not immediately available on Windows devices. However, by familiarizing oneself with a few keyboard shortcuts, users can effortlessly input both emoticons and GIFs on Windows. Let’s delve into the shortcuts for Windows emojis and learn how to utilize them effectively.
The term “emoticons” originally referred to picture symbols created by combining computer characters. It combines “emotion” and “icon” to represent facial expressions, earning the nickname “modern hieroglyphs.” Initially, emoticons such as ‘^^’ and ‘-_-‘ gained popularity during the era of PC communication. However, with the rise of KakaoTalk, a messaging app, emoticons transformed into clip art, converting specific keywords into various pre-created pictures that are convenient for computer document creation.
Another term to be aware of is “emoji,” which refers to electronically processed pictograms developed in Japan. Emojis slightly differ from emoticons as they are treated as single characters representing an image, whereas emoticons blend text to form symbols denoting a particular form or meaning. Nowadays, the terms emoticons and emojis are often used interchangeably. Messaging platforms like KakaoTalk and Line even offer animated emoticons resembling characters.
Emoticons play a significant role in text and email conversations by adding meaning and conveying emotions effectively. When engaging in a conversation, emojis prove more useful than plain text when expressing amusement or showing gratitude.
Although emoticons are readily accessible on mobile devices such as Seulgi Talk and Lightning Post, there is no dedicated emoticon input window on Windows systems. However, if you are using Windows 10 or later, you can use a keyboard shortcut to access emojis. To utilize emojis in Windows, simply open a program that supports emoticon recognition, such as Notepad, Sticky Notes, Microsoft Word, or Microsoft Edge.
In Microsoft Word, for instance, you can summon the emoticon window by pressing the Windows key and the semicolon key (;) or the Windows key and the period key (.) simultaneously. The figure below showcases the emojis available in Windows 10.
With the introduction of Windows 11, there is an even wider selection of emojis to choose from. Windows 11 offers various emoticons belonging to different categories. In the Human category, users can even select from six different skin tones. Furthermore, Windows 11 allows users to add GIF pictures, enhancing the expressive capabilities of emoticons.
To access an image input window, users can employ the Chinese character key. Typing a Korean consonant and pressing the Hanja key will prompt the emoticon input window. Clicking the arrow at the bottom right of the window or pressing the ‘tab’ key enables users to browse through more emoticons.
Notably, macOS also supports the use of emoticons, similar to Windows. By pressing the ‘Command + Control + Space’ keys, users can input facial expressions as well as objects like pictures.
In conclusion, emoticons have become a prominent form of communication for today’s generation. While smartphones seamlessly integrate emojis into their text input systems, Windows users can still take advantage of emoticons by familiarizing themselves with convenient keyboard shortcuts. Whether on Windows or macOS, the evolution and widespread use of emoticons continue to shape the digital communication landscape.
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[우리문화신문=김영조 기자] Today’s generation uses emoticons more than letters to express their feelings. In other words, emoticons are recognized as a new language beyond a means of helping communication. When using Seulgimalteul (smartphone), you can select and use the desired emoticon from the text input device, but the emoticon input window is not immediately visible on Windows. However, if you know a few keyboard shortcuts, you can enter not only emoticons but also GIFs in Windows. Let’s learn Windows emoji shortcuts and how to use them.
Originally, the original meaning of emoticons refers to picture symbols created by combining computer characters. It is a combination of ’emotion’ which means emotion and ‘icon’ which means statue. It is a character that expresses facial expression, and is also known as ‘modern hieroglyphs’. Emojis are originally used to express people’s emotions in online conversations, but their use is expanding.
The emoticons first used in Korea were ‘^^’ and ‘-_-‘, which were mainly used in the days of PC communication. Since KakaoTalk became popular, emoticons appeared that convert certain keywords into clip art (various pictures made in advance and saved for convenient use when creating documents on a computer).
In addition to this, there is also something called ’emoji’. Emoji refers to electronically processed pictograms developed in Japan. As pictograms, they are slightly different from emoticons. An emoticon is a symbol that represents a certain form or meaning by combining text, and the emoji image itself is treated as a single character. Recently, emoticons and emoticons are collectively referred to as emoticons. In the case of KakaoTalk or Line, there are character-like animated emoticons.
People use emoticons a lot when sending and receiving text messages or flash messages (emails). Emojis are more useful than text when adding meaning to a conversation, such as laughing at a funny joke or expressing gratitude.
In the Seulgi Talk and Lightning Post services, emoticons are added as default options on keyboards or text input devices, but there is no separate emoticon input outfit in Windows. However, if you’re using Windows 10 or later, you can use a keyboard shortcut to enter an emoji.
First, to use emojis in Windows, you need to open a program that can recognize emojis. Most programs that allow text input, such as Notepad, Sticky Notes, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Edge, support the emoticon input function.
For example, when using emoticons in Word, press the Windows key and the semicolon key (;) or the Windows key and the period key (.) at the same time to bring up the emoticon window. The figure below shows emojis supported by Windows 10.
In Windows 11, there are more emoji to choose from. The emoticons provided in Windows 11 are as follows
In the Human category, you can also choose from six different skin tones. Also, you can add GIF pictures
In addition, you can use the Chinese character key to open an image input window. Enter a Korean consonant and press the Hanja key to display the emoticon input window. Click the arrow at the bottom right of the window or press the ‘tab’ key to see more emoticons.
On the other hand, emoticons can be used in macOS as well as Windows. If you press the ‘Command + Control + Space’ key, you can enter not only facial expressions but also objects such as pictures.
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