Free emoticons for email on mac

You can use the following methods to add emoticons to your emails on a Mac:

Method 1: Using the Emoji Picker

1. Open the Emoji Picker by pressing Command (⌘) + Control (⌃) + Space.
2. Browse through the emojis and select the one you want to use.
3. Click on the emoji to insert it into your email.

Method 2: Using the Character Viewer

1. Open the Character Viewer by searching for it in Spotlight (⌘ + Space) or by navigating to Applications > Utilities > Character Viewer.
2. Browse through the emojis and select the one you want to use.
3. Click on the "Copy" button to copy the emoji to your clipboard.
4. Open your email and paste the emoji using Command (⌘) + V.

Method 3: Using Keyboard Shortcuts

1. Press Command (⌘) + Control (⌃) + Space to open the Emoji Picker.
2. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the emoji you want to use.
3. Press the Space bar to insert the emoji into your email.

Some common keyboard shortcuts for emojis on a Mac are:

• Smile: :) or :-)
• Frowning: :( or :-(
• Heart: <3
• Smiling Face with Heart Eyes: <3
• Winking Face: ;-)

Method 4: Using a Third-Party Emoji Keyboard

1. Download and install a third-party emoji keyboard app, such as Emoji Keyboard or Emoji Picker.
2. Follow the app's instructions to enable the emoji keyboard.
3. Open the emoji keyboard and select the emoji you want to use.
4. Click on the emoji to insert it into your email.

Remember to check with your email provider to ensure that they support emojis in their emails.