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Why can't I enter emojis using their UNICODE codepoint value via hexadecimal numpad input?
After https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unicode_input#In_Microsoft_Windows, I'm not able to enter emojis using their hexadecimal UNICODE code point. Windows only shows their UNICODE value but not the emoji character.
Example: <ALT>+<+1f600>:
Why is that?
Windows (Alt+Numpad Hex Input)
Step 1: Enable Hex Numpad Input
Check Registry Settings:
Press Win + R, type regedit, and navigate to: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Input Method
Create a new String Value named EnableHexNumpad.
Set its value to 1 and restart your PC.
Alternative: Use the Alt + X shortcut (Word/Notepad):
Type the hex code (e.g., 1F600), then press Alt + X.
Step 2: Enter the Emoji
Hold Alt, press + on the numpad, type the hex code (e.g., 1F600), and release Alt.
Example: Alt + + + 1F600 = 😄.https://www.tech2geek.net/why-cant-i-enter-emojis-using-unicode-hex-code-via-numpad/
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You're welcome, good luck
Windows (Alt+Numpad Hex Input)
Step 1: Enable Hex Numpad Input
Check Registry Settings:
Press Win + R, type regedit, and navigate to: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Input Method
Create a new String Value named EnableHexNumpad.
Set its value to 1 and restart your PC.
Alternative: Use the Alt + X shortcut (Word/Notepad):
Type the hex code (e.g., 1F600), then press Alt + X.
Step 2: Enter the Emoji
Hold Alt, press + on the numpad, type the hex code (e.g., 1F600), and release Alt.
Example: Alt + + + 1F600 = 😄.https://www.tech2geek.net/why-cant-i-enter-emojis-using-unicode-hex-code-via-numpad/
After searching for the registry key you suggested, I learned that this is the only feasible option.
Thanks a lot for sharing this information with me! 👍👍👍
There seems to be a flaw in this method, restricting the input of UNICODE code points to 4 digits.
I created a Windows Feedback item here: https://aka.ms/AAvpuiu
The more will vote, the more chances rise that this issue will be amended.
