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How to Add Emojis in Notion (Keyboard Shortcuts Inside)
Follow this quick guide to insert and display emojis in Notion. We’ll cover shortcuts, tips, and creative ways to use them for better organization and a more visual workspace.
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Emojis can make your Notion pages easier to scan and more fun to use. They add quick visual cues that help you spot tasks, highlight priorities, and organize information without reading every word.
For example, check out the image below, it’s a list of books to be read from someone using Notion, and those emojis really help things stand out.
The “green book” icon indicates that the task is related to books that need to be read. By inserting Notion emojis in text, in addition to the page icon, you can enhance the aesthetics and make your meaning clearer at a glance.
In this guide, you’ll learn exactly how to add emoji in Notion for desktop and mobile. We’ll also cover tips for using them in lists, tables, databases, and team workspaces so your pages look better and stay easier to navigate.
Steps to Add Emojis in Notion
Here’s how to add emojis to Notion pages or blocks using keyboard shortcuts and icon settings:
Step #1: Open the Notion Page
Start by opening the Notion page where you want to add an emoji. You can create a new page by clicking the “+” icon from the Notion Sidebar, or select an existing page from your Notion workspace.
Step #2: Add or Change the Page Icon (Optional)
To customize the page icon with an emoji, click “Add Icon” at the top of the page. You can select an emoji from the picker or upload a custom image. This icon will represent the page in your workspace.
Tip: Notion uses a yellow default emoji color. You can select different skin tones or variations from your emoji picker.
Step #3: Insert Emojis into Text or Blocks
Place your cursor where you want the emoji to appear inside your page content (text, headings, tables, etc.).
Instead of using
/emoji (which is not a valid slash command in Notion), use your operating system’s emoji picker or this notion emoji shortcuts:- Notion emoji shortcut for Mac: Press ⌃ Control + ⌘ Command + Space
- Notion emoji shortcut for Windows: Press ⊞ Windows + . (period) or ⊞ Windows + ; (semicolon)
This will open your OS-level emoji picker, giving you access to the full emoji library, not limited to what Notion displays.
Step #4: Choose and Insert Your Emoji
From the picker, select the emoji you want, and it will instantly appear where your cursor is placed. You can add emojis anywhere in your page content, such as lists, headings, database cells, or callouts.
And that’s it! These four steps will help you add any emoji to your Notion page in under 15 seconds.
Emoji Use Cases in Notion
Here are some creative way on how to use emojis in Notion:
Use Case | Example |
Task List | ✅ Task 1, 📌 Urgent, ❗Important |
Reading Tracker | 📚 Book Title |
Idea Log | 💡 Idea: Launch newsletter |
Calendar Events | 🗓️ Monday Meeting |
Team Dashboard | 👩💻 Developer Tasks, 📈 Marketing Goals |
Emojis also help visually separate database columns or make headings stand out.
Pro Tip: You can combine emojis with filters or tags in databases to quickly identify status, priority, or mood.
How to Add Emojis in Notion Databases
Method #1: Add an Emoji to the Database Title
Open your database and hover over the title at the top. Click Add Icon and choose an emoji from the picker, or use your OS shortcut as given above.
Method #2: Add Emojis Inside Database Cells
Click into the cell where you want the emoji to appear. Use the same keyboard shortcut, select your emoji, and it will show up instantly. You can use emojis alongside text or on their own for a cleaner look.
Method #3: Add Emojis to Property (Column) Names
Click on a property name, then insert an emoji before the text using your keyboard shortcut.
This works well for columns like ✅ Done, 📅 Due Date, or 📌 Priority.
Pro Tip: Using emojis in databases makes it much faster to scan rows, especially in big projects or shared team workspaces.
Using Emojis on Mobile
On mobile devices:
- On iOS/Android, use the built-in emoji keyboard.
- Tap into any text field, then switch to the emoji keyboard to insert emojis as needed.
Note: Some emojis may appear slightly different across devices or platforms.
Wrap-Up: Adding Emojis in Notion
Emojis are quick visual cues that make your Notion pages easier to read and nicer to look at. Now you know how to show emojis in Notion on both desktop and mobile, use keyboard shortcuts to insert them fast, and place them anywhere in titles, databases, or tables.
Add them to highlight priorities, track progress, or bring a little personality into your workspace. With a few clicks, you can turn plain pages into something that works harder and feels more alive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I use emojis in both page titles and content in Notion?
Yes, emojis can appear anywhere you can type text in Notion. They’re often used in page titles for quick recognition and within content to highlight key points or categorize items.
- Can I add animated emojis or GIF-style icons into Notion?
Notion doesn’t currently support animated emojis inline, but you can upload animated GIFs or images as page covers or embed them as media blocks for a similar effect.
- How to add emojis in a Notion table?
In a table, use the “:” keyboard shortcut to bring up the emoji tray and choose the emoji you want to insert into the table cell.
- Do emojis look the same on all devices?
Not always. Emoji designs vary slightly between operating systems and browsers. If you’re collaborating, keep in mind that colors and shapes may differ for your teammates.
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