How to Type Crying Emoji 😭 on Any Device

iPhone / iPad

1. Tap a text field in Messages, Mail, or another app that uses the standard keyboard.
2. Tap the Emoji key or use the globe key to switch to the Emoji keyboard.
3. In Search Emoji, try “crying” for 😭 or “laughing” for 😂. Tap the face to insert it.

If Emoji is missing, go to Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards → Add New Keyboard and select Emoji.

Android (Gboard)

1. Tap a text field to open Gboard.
2. Tap the Emoji key, then browse the face category. If your version offers emoji search, try “crying” or “laughing”.
3. Tap 😭 or 😂 to insert it. Tap ABC to return to letters.

Other Android keyboards can place the emoji button elsewhere. If you use Gboard, check its Preferences for Show emoji switch key.

Windows

1. Put the cursor in the message or document.
2. Press Windows key + . (period) to open the emoji panel on Windows 10 or 11.
3. Type a search term such as “crying” or “tears of joy”, or browse the emoji list. Choose a face to insert it.

If the panel does not open, click back into an editable field and try again, or copy and paste the emoji below.

Mac

1. Click where you want to type.
2. Choose Edit → Emoji & Symbols in an app that provides it. Apple also documents Fn or Globe + E in current macOS, and Control + Command + Space in Pages.
3. In Character Viewer, search for a name such as “crying” or “laughing”. Click the face, or double-click in the expanded viewer.

Shortcut behavior can vary by macOS release, app, and keyboard settings. If one does not open the viewer, try the Edit menu or paste the emoji.

Outlook

If the menu is missing, use the copy button and paste into the message body. The recipient’s email app and fonts may show the same emoji in a different style.