Michael Anderson
Former journalist turned tech writer with a passion for helping professionals enhance productivity through AI.
Introduction
Emojis add fun to your Google Slides presentations. They can show feelings, catch eyes, or make slides look cool. Perfect for school projects, work talks, or creative stuff, emojis help people understand your ideas better.
This guide shows you how to add emojis to Google Slides on Mac, Windows, or Chromebook. Start now!
Inserting Emojis Using Google Slides’ Built-in Feature
The simplest way to add emojis is using Google Slides’ “Special Characters” tool. It’s the same on Mac, Windows, or Chromebook since Google Slides runs online.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Here’s how to do it:
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Open Your Presentation: Go to Google Slides and open the presentation you want to edit.
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Pick a Text Box: Click inside a text box where you’d like the emoji to go. You need a text box selected for this to work.
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Find the Special Characters Menu: At the top, click “Insert” and then choose “Special Characters” from the dropdown.
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Switch to Emojis: In the window that pops up, click the dropdown menu and select “Emoji.”
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Add Your Emoji: Scroll through the list, browse categories like smileys or animals, or type a word like “star” in the search bar. Click the emoji you want, and it’ll appear in your slide.
Why It Works Everywhere
Google Slides works online, so the method is the same on all devices. It’s awesome for keeping things easy on Mac, Windows, or Chromebook.
Alternative Methods for Inserting Emojis
You can use your device’s emoji picker if you like. It needs copying and pasting, but it’s a good option. Here’s how it works on each device:
On Mac
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Press Control + Command + Space to bring up the emoji picker.
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Find an emoji you like, click it to copy, then paste it (Command + V) into a Google Slides text box.
On Windows
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Press Windows key + . (period) to open the emoji panel.
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Choose an emoji, copy it, and paste it into your slide.
On Chromebook
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Press Search/Launcher + Shift + Space to open the emoji picker.
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Select an emoji—it might insert right away, or you can copy and paste it.
Quick Note
These methods work fine, but they take an extra step compared to the built-in tool. For speed and ease, we recommend sticking with “Insert > Special Characters.
Tips and Troubleshooting
Want to make your emojis even better? Here are some tips to help you out:
Change Emoji Size
Emojis act like text in Google Slides. To make them bigger or smaller, click the emoji, then adjust the font size in the toolbar at the top.
Find Emojis Fast
In the “Special Characters” window, type “heart” or “dog” in the search bar to find emojis fast. This beats scrolling through the whole list.
Try Add-Ons for More Options
If you want more emojis or a different setup, check out the Google Workspace Marketplace. Extensions like Emoji Sidebar or Emoji Icons and Slides can give you extra choices. They’re not required, but they’re great for creative projects.
Fixing Problems
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Emoji Looks Weird? Update your browser to make sure it supports the latest emojis.
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Can’t Find the Option? Click a text box first, or “Special Characters” won’t show up.
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Need More Emojis? Copy them from sites like Emojipedia if the built-in list isn’t enough.
Conclusion
Emojis make Google Slides presentations fun and lively. The “Special Characters” tool is easy and works great on Mac, Windows, or Chromebook. You can also try your device’s emoji picker. Simple tricks like resizing or searching for emojis help you make awesome slides. Give it a try to add some personality!
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