How to set up emoji in WhatsApp?

How to set up emoji in WhatsApp - briefly?

To set up emojis in WhatsApp, you need to ensure that your device's operating system supports Unicode 6.0 or later. Additionally, make sure that the WhatsApp application itself is updated to the latest version available on the App Store or Google Play Store.

How to set up emoji in WhatsApp - in detail?

To set up emojis in WhatsApp, follow these detailed steps:

Firstly, ensure that your device's operating system supports emojis. Both iOS and Android devices come with built-in emoji keyboards. If you are using an older version of the operating system, consider updating to the latest version to access the full range of emojis.

For iOS users:

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Navigate to General > Keyboard.
3. Tap on "Keyboards" and then select "Add New Keyboard."
4. Scroll down and tap on "Emoji" to add the emoji keyboard.
5. Once added, you can switch between keyboards by tapping the globe icon next to the space bar in any app where you want to use emojis.

For Android users:

1. Open the Settings app on your device.
2. Navigate to System > Languages & input (or simply Languages & input, depending on the version of Android).
3. Tap on "Virtual keyboard" and then select "Gboard" or your preferred keyboard app.
4. Go back to the previous menu and tap on "Languages."
5. Ensure that English (US) is listed under "Input languages." If not, add it by tapping the "+" icon and selecting English (US).
6. Now, open WhatsApp or any other messaging app where you want to use emojis.
7. Tap on the text input field to bring up the keyboard.
8. Press and hold the comma key (,) to access the emoji menu. Alternatively, you can tap on the smiley face icon next to the space bar if it is visible.
9. Browse through the categories or search for specific emojis using the search bar at the bottom of the screen.
10. Tap on an emoji to insert it into your message.

By following these steps, you can easily set up and use emojis in WhatsApp to enhance your conversations and express yourself more effectively.