How to Use Emojis in Your Emails
Emojis add an extra spark of personality to the way we communicate with our friends, family and even with leads and customers! In today’s world, marketers are embracing emojis as a way to not only liven up the inbox but to connect and engage with recipients.
Here's how to add emojis to your emails in your Sendlane account!
Adding an Emoji to Your Email
When building out campaigns within Sendlane, you can add emojis to the subject line, preheader and the content of your messages.
- Place your cursor where you'd like to add an emoji (either within the email Subject field, Preheader field, or a content block inside of the email editor)
- Open up the emoji panel by using the keyboard shortcut that works for your device
- Keyboard Shortcut for Mac:
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Keyboard Shortcut for Windows:
Windows button + Semicolon (or Period)*
Control + Command + Space Bar
- Select the emoji you'd like to use from the emoji panel
Please Note
Whether the Semicolon or the Period works with the Windows button depends on your software version. Try one combination, then the other to figure out which one works for your device.
And that's it - you'll now be able to display emojis within your email subject line, preheader and content!
Please Note
Emojis render differently across different email clients and devices, so you'll always want to test your messages before sending to be sure everything looks exactly how you want.
Troubleshooting and Additional Resources
- Why Other People Can't See Your Emojis and How to Fix It
- To learn more about different emojis and what they mean, check Emojipedia
Additional Sendlane Resources
- Introducing - Emojis! Add An Extra Dose of Personality to Your Communications
- Text-Based Vs Image-Based Emails: Which is Best For Your Business?
TL;DR
Place cursor → Keyboard Shortcut (Mac: Control + Command + Space Bar, PC: Windows + Semicolon OR Period) → Select emoji.