On desktop (macOS, Windows, or on Wire for web)
In the conversation:
1. Select the emoji button:
2. Select an emoji:
Replace type emoticons with emojis:
- Select Settins
.
- Select Options.
- Enable Replace type emoticons with emojis.
- :-) will turn into an emoji
.
Additionally on Windows:
- Press the Windows Key + . (period) on your keyboard at the same time to open the emoji keyboard
- Or right-click on the taskbar and select Touch Keyboard, and a new keyboard icon on your taskbar will appear. Select it to access the keyboard and select the emoji button.
You might need to update your operating system to get the latest emojis, as those are based on the Unicode Standard used by the operating system.