If you’ve ever wondered how to add emojis to text messages on your iPhone, or wanted to set up a predictive emoji keyboard so your phone suggests the perfect emoticon as you type, you’re in the right place. In this quick guide, we’ll show you how to add the emoji keyboard on your iPhone, also sometimes called the emoji key. Whether you’re looking to create emoji keyboard shortcuts or just want to keep your texts fun and colorful, it’s simple to get started.
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Follow simple steps to add an Emoji keyboard on iPhone, iPad
Adding the emoji keyboard to your iPhone makes texting more fun and expressive. Plus, predictive emoji helps you quickly find the perfect emoticons for your messages.
- Go to the Settings app on iPhone or iPad
- Tap on General.
- Scroll down the screen, then tap on Keyboard.
- Tap on Keyboards.
- Click on Add New Keyboard…
- Select an Emoji option in the list.
That’s it!
Now go back and you’ll see the emoji button. That’s how you access the emoji keyboard on your iPhone’s iOS keyboard.
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Steps to Access Emojiy keybaord on iPhone, iPad (iOS, iPadOS)
- Open the Messages app on your iPhone (or any social media app that uses the keyboard).
- Look for the emoji icon on the left side, just like you see in the picture.
- Tap the emoji key, and your full emoji keyboard will pop up with all the available emojis.
I hope you now see the emoji button on your iPhone keyboard. Lots of apps that use the keyboard—like Facebook, Messages, Mail, WhatsApp, Snapchat, Kik, and more—will let you enjoy using fun emoji faces and symbols while you chat.
Also, on iOS, you can change the skin tone for certain emojis right from your keyboard, so your emojis look just how you want.
