How to Add Emojis in Notion?

Notion is a powerful productivity tool that lets you organize your ideas, projects, and tasks in a flexible, intuitive way. One fun method to enhance the look and feel of your pages is by adding emojis. Emojis can help express emotions, visually categorize information, or simply inject a bit of personality into your workspace. This guide provides several methods to add emojis in Notion using current features and best practices.

Method 1: Using the Built-in Emoji Picker

Notion makes it easy to insert emojis with its built-in picker. Follow these steps:

1. On Desktop/Web version:

• Position your cursor where you want to insert an emoji.
• Type a colon : to open the emoji picker.
• Start typing the name or description of the emoji. Notion will display matching options.
• Use the arrow keys to navigate through the suggestions.
• Press Enter to insert the selected emoji.

1. On Mobile version:

• Tap where you want the emoji to appear.
• Tap the emoji icon on your on-screen keyboard (most mobile keyboards include an emoji section).
• Browse the available categories or use the search function at the top of your keyboard.
• Tap the emoji to insert it into your page.

Method 2: Using Custom Text Replacement Shortcuts

While Notion doesn’t currently offer built-in custom text shortcuts for emoji replacement, you can use your operating system’s text replacement features or third-party tools to achieve similar results.

1. On Desktop/Web version:

• For macOS:
  • Open System Preferences and go to Keyboard > Text.
  • Click the plus sign to add a new shortcut.
  • In the “Replace” field, type a keyword (for example, :happy:).
  • In the “With” field, paste the emoji you want (for example, 🙂).
• For Windows:
  • Use a text expander tool like PhraseExpress or Breevy.
  • Set up a new text replacement that converts your chosen keyword into the corresponding emoji.
• Once configured, typing your keyword in Notion will automatically replace it with the emoji.

1. On Mobile version:

• For iOS:
  • Go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Text Replacement.
  • Tap the plus sign to add a new shortcut, type your phrase, and paste the desired emoji.
• For Android:
  • Many Android keyboards, such as Gboard, allow you to create personal dictionary entries.
  • Open your keyboard’s settings, add a new entry, and configure it so that your chosen keyword expands to the desired emoji.

Method 3: Copying and Pasting Emojis

If you prefer a quick method without setting up shortcuts, you can copy emojis from reliable sources and paste them directly into Notion. This method remains straightforward and effective.

1. On Desktop/Web version:

• Open your web browser and visit an emoji reference site like Emojipedia.
• Find the emoji you’d like to use and click on it.
• Right-click the emoji and choose Copy.
• Return to your Notion page, position your cursor, right-click, and select Paste.

1. On Mobile version:

• Open your mobile browser and navigate to an emoji website.
• Tap the emoji you want to use.
• Press and hold the emoji until you see an option to Copy, then tap it.
• Open your Notion app, tap where you want to insert the emoji, press and hold, and then select Paste.

Conclusion

Emojis can add personality and clarity to your Notion pages, making them more engaging and visually organized. Whether you choose to use the built-in emoji picker, set up custom text replacements through your operating system, or simply copy and paste emojis from a reference site, Notion offers flexible methods to personalize your workspace. Experiment with these different approaches to find what best fits your workflow, and enjoy a more expressive and dynamic Notion experience!