How to Insert Emoji in Google Slides: Beginner’s Guide

Emojis look great for a more lively look, add some colors, and can also help to express thoughts or emotions at a glance. Plus, they’re quite easy to insert in the Google Slides. In this post, let’s check out the easy ways to bring your slides alive using emojis!

Why Use Emojis in Google Slides?

Emojis will make a presentation look flashy and easily understandable. Whether it is a lesson in a classroom, a business proposal, or any fun slideshow, emojis keep the audience interested. They are also good at breaking up some text-heavy slides and giving your audience a few visual cues.

Easy Steps to Insert Emojis in Google Slides

There are a few ways that you can add emojis to Google Slides. I’ll cover each of these methods individually, and you can decide which is your favorite method to use personally.

Method 1: Make Use Of Emoji Keyboard on Your Device

On Windows:

1. Click on any text box in Google Slides where you want the emoji.
2. Press the Windows key + the period key (.) at the same time. A pop-up emoji keyboard will appear.
3. Scroll and click on the emoji you would like to insert in the text box and it will immediately come into the text box!

On Mac:

1. Click inside the text box in Google Slides.
2. Press Control + Command + Spacebar. This will open your emoji viewer.
3. Pick an emoji, and it will insert it in your text box.

Tip: You can even resize emojis just like any other text in Google Slides by resizing the font!

Method 2: Copy and Paste from an Emoji Website

Want to be a bit more creative, or your keyboard doesn’t have easy access to emojis? Copy and paste from the many emoji websites.

1. Visit an emoji website, such as Emojipedia or GetEmoji.com.
2. Scroll or search for the emoji you want.
3. Copy the emoji: Highlight the emoji, right-click on it, and click on “Copy”.
4. Open your Google Slides presentation, select inside a text box, and paste the emoji (Windows: Ctrl + V, Mac: Command + V).

Accessing emojis through a website is pretty convenient: Just type in what you’re searching for if you’re looking for specific or unusual emojis that don’t appear on your keyboard.

Method 3: Add Emojis as Images

Sometimes adding emojis as images just really gives you much more flexibility with placement, size, and rotation. Here’s how to do it:

1. Go to a free emoji image download website such as OpenMoji.org, where you can download high-quality, free-to-use emojis as images.
2. Search for what emoji you want and download it directly to your computer.
3. In Google Slides go up to the “Insert” menu, then click on “Image” > “Upload from Computer.”
4. Choose your downloaded emoji image and it will appear on your slide. Now, drag it, resize it, and rotate it to your heart’s content!

Adding emojis as images is also a fun way to add a polished, custom look to your slides.

Method 4: Finding Emojis in Google Slides using Google Docs

There’s still another way to add emojis to your Google Slides, and that is by first adding them to a Google Docs document. Here’s how you do it thus:

1. Open a new Google Doc.
2. Go to the menu option: Insert > Special characters
3. You can also type in “emoji” within the entry field on the search bar or click through available emoji options.
4. Select the one that you like best. You will find it embedded into your Google Doc.
5. Copy the emoji from your Google Doc and then paste directly to your text box in Google Slides.

This method can be useful if you’re already working with a Google Doc and want to easily transfer emojis to your slides.

Bonus Tip: Make Your Google Slides Even More Fun!

Adding emojis is a great start, but you can go even further by adding Bitmojis if you want to bring a personalized touch to your presentation. Curious about how? Read our guide on adding Bitmoji to Google Slides to discover just how you can make those slides even more unique and captivating!

Making the Most of Emojis in Google Slides

Using emojis thoughtfully can add a lot of personality to your slides, but try to use them in moderation. Overusing emojis might make your presentation look cluttered or less professional, so pick emojis that add value or clarity to what you’re saying.

Using Emojis in Free Templates

If you’re using Free Google Slides Themes to create your presentation, emojis can enhance the theme and align with its colors and styles. Try combining emojis with these themes to make cohesive, appealing slides that captivate your audience.

Wrapping Up

Now that you know multiple ways to add emojis to your Google Slides, go ahead and start experimenting! Adding just a few small, well-placed emojis can make your presentations more engaging, memorable, and visually appealing. Whether you’re working on a professional deck or a fun personal project, a little emoji magic can go a long way. Happy slide creating!