For those of you who prefer to text using emojis, you can now put them in your Chromebook by installing the Google Japanese Input IME.
Follow these steps to get started. First, go to the Chrome Web Store and search for Google Japanese Input IME. Then, click the Add to Chrome button at the top of the page that appears in the search results.
Next, go to your desktop, open up Chrome, and click on the hamburger menu on the top right corner of your screen. From there, select Settings and then Show advanced settings at the bottom of that page.
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What Is Chromebook
Chromebook is a computer that runs on the Google Chrome operating system. The main thing that sets it apart from other laptops is that it doesn’t have a hard drive— everything is stored in the cloud.
That means you can access your files from anywhere, and you don’t have to worry about losing them if your computer crashes.
It also uses built-in virus protection to keep your data safe. There are many benefits of using a Chromebook.
You can use apps like Google Docs and Gmail offline without an internet connection, so you won’t need WiFi all the time when traveling or at school. It’s easy to use with its simple design and clean interface.
You don’t need specialized knowledge of computers because there’s no software to install–everything is already there! All you have to do is login and start working.
You can play games like Angry Birds and Cut the Rope for free, listen to music with Spotify, or watch movies on Netflix. There are even some exclusive games for Chromebooks!
Can I Use Emoji On Chromebook?
Chromebooks don’t have a built-in emoji keyboard like the kind you’ll find on iPhones and Android phones. That doesn’t mean you can’t use emoji on a Chromebook, though.
Launching And Using The Chrome Emoji Picker
If you want to add an emoji to a ChromeOS document, you first need to launch the emoji picker. You can do this by pressing CTRL + SHIFT + U.
This will bring up a small window with all of the available emojis. Simply click on the one you want to insert and it will be added to your document at the current cursor location.
The other option is to right-click on any text that has been selected and then choose Insert Text as Emoji.
Once again, you’ll see a list of all the available emojis and clicking on one will insert it into your document.
There are also keyboard shortcuts for both options: ALT+CTRL+E for launching the emoji picker or ALT+CTRL+I for inserting text as an emoji from within any text field. The emoji picker gives access to hundreds of different emoticons.
All you have to do is type emoji followed by the name of what you’re looking for (e.g., emoji horse) into the search bar and press enter.
You can even create your own custom emoji using Google’s built-in design tool! Select File > New in Chrome’s menu bar, select My Emoji > Choose Design > Follow directions on screen
Searching Google For Emoji
The process for adding emoji to your Chromebook is actually quite simple. Just open up the Google Play Store and search for emoji keyboard or emoji.
There are a ton of different keyboards to choose from, but we recommend the one made by Emoji Free. It’s free, has hundreds of emojis, supports over twenty languages and has a great 4.5-star rating on the Play Store.
Step 1: Locate The Emoji File On Your Computer
In order to put emojis in Chromebook, you’ll first need to locate the emoji file on your computer.
The easiest way to do this is to search for emoji in your computer’s file explorer. Once you’ve found the file, double-click it to open it.
A folder will appear with all of the individual images and text files that make up the emoji alphabet. Find the UTF-8 folder and double click that one as well.
A list of files will appear; select all of them by clicking CTRL+A or Command+A (depending on what type of computer you’re using). You can then drag them into a new folder if you want to keep them organized.
Now all of these should be selected so go ahead and copy those files from their original location to the Chrome extension page.
Step 2: Download Emoji Keyboard Chrome Extension
If you want to use emojis on your Chromebook, you’ll need to download an extension first. Emoji Keyboard is a great option that’s free to use.
Just head to the Chrome Web Store and search for Emoji Keyboard. Once it’s installed, you’ll see a keyboard icon in your toolbar. Click it and then click Enable input tools.
A pop-up window will appear; select Emoji Keyboard from the list and click OK. The next time you type something with the text field selected, you’ll be able to use emoji by tapping the emoji button next to the space bar.
Tap any of them to insert it into your text! You can also scroll through different categories of emoji, including emoticons and symbols.
You can even make new emoticons by combining two characters together. Simply hold down on one until the cursor appears over it, drag it to another character (or another part of the same character), release your finger and voila – you’ve got yourself a new one!
Step 3: Go To The Settings Page on Google Docs
Head to the settings page on Google Docs by clicking the three vertical dots in the top-right corner of the screen and selecting Settings.
Then, click General on the left sidebar. Under General, look for the Enable emoji picker setting and toggle it on.
You may need to restart your browser for the changes to take effect. From now on, any time you want to use an emoji in a document that’s open on Google Docs, all you have to do is highlight the text you want to replace with an emoji and right-click.
From there, choose Insert Emoji from the pop-up menu and select the one you want from the list of options that appears below.
You can also type an emoji into the search bar at the top of the list to quickly find what you’re looking for.
If your computer has two monitors, make sure that whichever monitor is showing Google Docs is selected before pressing Enter after typing an emoji into the search bar. Otherwise, you won’t see anything happen.
Scroll Down Until You See Input Tools
Chromebooks don’t have an emoji keyboard built-in, but you can easily add one. Here’s how:
- Open the Chrome Web Store and search for an emoji keyboard.
- Click Add to Chrome on the keyboard you want to use.
- In the top-right corner of your screen, click the notifications icon (it looks like a bell). If you don’t see it, click the up arrow first.
You’ll see the notification that the extension was successfully installed.
Now you can enter emojis by pressing Ctrl+Shift+E or clicking on the smiley face button at the bottom of your toolbar. The keyboard will appear just above where you’re typing!
You can also press Ctrl+Shift+E or click on the smiley face button at the bottom of your toolbar to switch back to normal text.
Keyboard shortcuts are listed below:
Ctrl + Shift + E – Switch back to regular text from emoji mode
Tab – Switch between symbols and words
Step 5: Select Keyboard Shortcuts Section
Click on the menu button in the upper right-hand corner of your screen. Then, select Settings. After that, click on Advanced at the bottom of the page.
In the Keyboard Shortcuts section, select Manage Keyboard Shortcuts. You should now see a list of all available keyboard shortcuts.
To add a new shortcut, click on the + sign. For example, to make the heart emoji appear after typing :), type : followed by heart. Next, enter a name for this shortcut.
Finally, click Save. Now when you type :), you will be able to choose between any emoji with just one keystroke!
1) Select text
2) Type 🙂
3) Press Ctrl+Shift+8 (hold down Ctrl and Shift then press 8).
4) Choose from the suggested options.
Step 6: Click on Add new shortcut Section
Emojis are now available on Chromebook and you can use them just like you would on your phone. Here’s how to put emojis in Chromebook:
- On your keyboard, press Alt + Shift + s.
- A new window will open up. Click on the smiley face emoji.
- A keyboard will appear. Type in the emoji you want to use and press Enter.
- The emoji will appear in your text box.
Step 7) Assign an existing keyboard shortcut
Chromebooks don’t have an emoji keyboard built-in, but you can easily add one. First, open the Chrome Web Store and search for emoji keyboard.
There are a few different options to choose from, but we recommend Emoji Keyboard – Include Google, Emoji One & Twemoji. Once you’ve installed the keyboard, head to your Chromebook’s settings.
Conclusion
There are a few different ways to put emojis in Chromebook. You can use the built-in emoji keyboard, copy and paste them from another source, or install an emoji extension.
No matter which method you choose, emojis can add some fun and personality to your messages.
