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Emoji

CleverKeys includes a full emoji keyboard with categories, search, recent emoji history, and 119 text emoticons.

Quick Summary

WhatDescription
PurposeInsert emoji and emoticons
AccessSwipe SW on Fn key
FeaturesCategories, recents, search, emoticons

Accessing Emoji

Primary Method: Fn Key Swipe

  1. Find the Fn key on the bottom row (between Ctrl and spacebar)
  2. Swipe SOUTHWEST (down-left) to trigger switch_emoji
  3. Emoji keyboard opens
  4. Tap any emoji to insert

Alternative: Per-Key Customization

You can assign emoji access to any key’s short swipe:

  1. Go to Settings > Activities > Per-Key Customization
  2. Select any key
  3. Assign switch_emoji to a swipe direction

Emoji Keyboard Layout

The emoji keyboard is organized into categories:

CategoryIconContents
RecentClockRecently used emoji
SmileysSmileFaces and emotions
PeoplePersonPeople and gestures
AnimalsPawAnimals and nature
FoodAppleFood and drink
ActivitiesBallSports and activities
TravelCarPlaces and transportation
ObjectsLightbulbObjects and tools
SymbolsHeartSymbols and signs
FlagsFlagCountry flags
Emoticons:)Text emoticons and kaomoji

Using Emoji

Browsing

  1. Open emoji keyboard
  2. Tap category icons at bottom to navigate
  3. Scroll within each category
  4. Tap any emoji to insert

Searching by Name

CleverKeys supports smart emoji search via the suggestion bar:

Auto-Context Search:

  1. Type a word (e.g., “banana”)
  2. Open emoji keyboard
  3. Search results for “banana” appear automatically
  4. Tap 🍌 to insert

Manual Search:

  1. Open emoji keyboard (suggestion bar shows “Type to search emoji…”)
  2. Start typing on the keyboard
  3. Results update as you type
  4. Tap any emoji to insert

The search matches 500+ emoji names including:

  • Common words: “smile”, “heart”, “fire”, “thumbs up”
  • Categories: animals, food, sports, weather
  • Variations: “happy”, “sad”, “angry”, “love”

Recent Emoji

Your most recently used emoji appear in the first category (clock icon) for quick access.

Long-Press Emoji Name

Long-press any emoji to see its name in a tooltip:

  • Emoji: Shows name like “grinning face”, “red heart”
  • Flags: Shows country name like “japan”, “united states”
  • Emoticons: Shows description like “shrug”, “lenny”, “table flip”

The tooltip appears above the pressed emoji and auto-dismisses after 2 seconds.

Tips and Tricks

  • Context search: Type the word, then open emoji - instant results
  • Recents: Check recents first for frequently used emoji
  • Scroll: Swipe left/right to see more in each category
  • Return to letters: Tap the close button or ABC key
  • Multiple emoji: Stay on emoji keyboard to insert several

[!TIP] The Recent category learns your habits - frequently used emoji rise to the top.

Emoticons Category

CleverKeys includes 119 text emoticons in the last category tab:

TypeExamplesSearch Keywords
Basic Smileys:) :D ;) :Psmile, grin, wink, tongue
Kaomoji¯_(ツ)_/¯ (╯°□°)╯︵┻━┻shrug, tableflip, lenny
Facesಠ_ಠ ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) ʕ•ᴥ•ʔdisapproval, lenny, bear
Expressions(◕‿◕) (ᵔᴥᵔ) (⌐■_■)happy, cute, sunglasses

Searching Emoticons

Type keywords while the emoji keyboard is open:

  • shrug → ¯_(ツ)_/¯
  • lenny → ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
  • tableflip → (╯°□°)╯︵┻━┻
  • bear → ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ
  • kaomoji → shows all kaomoji

[!NOTE] Emoticons are text characters, not emoji. They work in all apps and render the same everywhere.

Common Questions

Q: Why do emoji look different in some apps?

A: Emoji appearance depends on the app and Android version. CleverKeys sends the Unicode character; the app decides how to display it.

Q: How do I search for emoji?

A: Just type while the emoji keyboard is open. The suggestion bar shows your search query and results update in real-time. You can also type a word first, then open emoji keyboard - it auto-detects the word and shows matching emoji instantly.

Q: Can I add custom emoji?

A: CleverKeys uses standard Unicode emoji. Custom emoji/stickers depend on the app you’re typing in.

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