How to add emoji to windows live mail

Adding emojis to Windows Live Mail is a bit tricky, but I'll guide you through the process. 😊

Method 1: Using the Windows Live Mail Emoji Picker

  1. Open Windows Live Mail and compose a new email or reply to an existing one.
  2. Place your cursor where you want to insert the emoji.
  3. Press the "Insert" menu or use the keyboard shortcut "Ctrl + Shift + I" (Windows) or "Command + Shift + I" (Mac).
  4. In the "Insert" menu, click on "Emoji" or use the "Emoji" button in the "Insert" toolbar.
  5. A small window will appear with a list of available emojis. Browse through the categories or use the search function to find the emoji you want.
  6. Click on the emoji to insert it into your email.

Method 2: Using the Windows Character Map

  1. Open the Windows Character Map application. You can find it by searching for "Character Map" in the Start menu or by typing "charmap" in the Run dialog box (Windows key + R).
  2. In the Character Map window, scroll down to the "Symbols" section.
  3. Click on the "Emoji" category to view the available emojis.
  4. Double-click on the emoji you want to insert to copy it to the clipboard.
  5. Open Windows Live Mail and place your cursor where you want to insert the emoji.
  6. Right-click and select "Paste" to insert the emoji into your email.

Method 3: Using a Third-Party Emoji Add-on

There are several third-party add-ons available that can add emoji support to Windows Live Mail. One popular option is the "Emoji for Windows Live Mail" add-on. You can download it from the Microsoft Store or other reputable sources.

  1. Download and install the add-on.
  2. Restart Windows Live Mail.
  3. Compose a new email or reply to an existing one.
  4. Place your cursor where you want to insert the emoji.
  5. Click on the "Emoji" button in the "Insert" toolbar or use the keyboard shortcut (usually "Ctrl + Shift + E").
  6. Browse through the available emojis and click on the one you want to insert.

Remember that not all emojis may be supported by Windows Live Mail, and some may appear as images instead of text.