How to Use Emojis - Complete Guide

How to Copy & Paste Emojis

Using emojis from EasyEmojiHub is simple and works on any device or platform:

Find Your Emoji – Use our search bar or browse by category to find the emoji you need.
Click to Copy – On the emoji detail page, click the "Copy to Clipboard" button. The emoji is now copied!
Paste Anywhere – Use Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac) to paste the emoji in any app, text field, or document.

💡 Pro Tip: You can also click directly on any emoji card to go to its detail page, where you'll find the copy button and additional information.

Where Can I Use Emojis?

Emojis copied from EasyEmojiHub work virtually everywhere:

Social Media – Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn
Messaging Apps – WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, iMessage
Email – Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo Mail, and most email clients
Documents – Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Notion, and text editors
Websites – HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and any web content
Mobile Apps – Any app that accepts text input

Why Do Emojis Look Different on Each Platform?

You may have noticed that the same emoji can look different on an iPhone, Android phone, or Windows computer. This is because each company designs their own emoji artwork while following the same Unicode standard.

Apple

Known for detailed, colorful, and realistic emoji designs. Used on iOS and macOS.

Google

Features blob-style (older) or round, friendly designs. Used on Android and web services.

Microsoft

Uses flat, colorful designs with outlined styling. Used on Windows and Office products.

Samsung

Has unique designs that sometimes differ significantly from other platforms.

Despite visual differences, the meaning remains the same because all platforms follow the Unicode Standard's definitions.

Understanding Emoji Categories

The Unicode Consortium organizes emojis into official categories. Here's what each category contains:

😀 Smileys & Emotion – Faces, emotions, hearts, and hand gestures
👋 People & Body – People, families, body parts, and activities
🐶 Animals & Nature – Animals, plants, weather, and natural phenomena
🍕 Food & Drink – Fruits, vegetables, prepared foods, and beverages
✈️ Travel & Places – Vehicles, buildings, landmarks, and locations
⚽ Activities – Sports, hobbies, games, and arts
💡 Objects – Tools, technology, office supplies, and everyday items
🔣 Symbols – Signs, arrows, numbers, and punctuation
🏁 Flags – Country flags, regional flags, and special flags

Emoji Modifiers & Skin Tones

Many human emojis support skin tone modifiers, allowing you to choose from five different skin tones based on the Fitzpatrick scale. These were introduced in Unicode 8.0.

To use a skin tone modifier, platforms typically show a long-press menu on the base emoji, letting you select your preferred tone. The modifier is technically a separate Unicode character combined with the base emoji.

For Developers: Using Emojis in Code

Developers can use emojis in their code in several ways:

Direct Copy/Paste – Most modern editors support emoji directly in strings
Unicode Escape – Use \u{1F600} (JavaScript) or \U0001F600 (Python)
HTML Entity – Use 😀 or decimal 😀
CSS Content – Use content: '\1F600'; in pseudo-elements

Each emoji page on EasyEmojiHub shows the Unicode codepoint, making it easy to find the technical reference you need.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why isn't my emoji showing correctly?

Some newer emojis may not display on older devices or operating systems. Try updating your system or using a newer device. The emoji will still work when sent to others with compatible systems.

Can I use emojis commercially?

The Unicode characters themselves are free to use. However, the specific artwork (Apple, Google, Microsoft designs) may be copyrighted. For commercial use, consider open-source emoji sets like Twemoji or Noto Emoji.

How many emojis exist?

As of Unicode 15.1, there are over 3,700 emojis. This includes variations like skin tones and gender options. New emojis are added annually.