Windows key+period

Updated: 05/01/2023 by Computer Hope
Windows key+. keyboard shortcut

The Windows key+. or Windows key+period shortcut opens the emoji panel in Microsoft Windows.

Note

For non-Windows keyboards this Windows key may be called "Super" or Command with an Apple keyboard.

How to use the Windows+period keyboard shortcut

To use this keyboard shortcut, press and hold either Windows key, and while continuing to hold, press ..

Windows key+period in Microsoft Windows

While running Microsoft Windows, pressing Windows key+. opens the emoji panel in Microsoft Windows. From this panel you'll be able to view and insert an emoji symbol, animated GIF (graphics interchange format), kaomoji, and other symbols.

Tip

In Windows 8, this keyboard shortcut pins and unpins apps from the side bar.

Below are links to related keyboard shortcuts and individual key pages.

Keyboard shortcut, Keyboard terms, Period