Insert emojis inline with text in Google Docs

Building upon the recently announced emoji reaction feature, you can now express yourself in a new way by searching for and inserting emojis directly inline with your text in Google Docs. 

• Admins: There is no admin control for this feature. 
• End users: To search for and add emojis directly inline with text in Docs, follow one or all of the options below: 
• Type “@” followed by a descriptor, such as “@smile,” to search for a specific emoji amongst other menu items

• Type “@:” or “:” to see a dropdown list of emojis and the option to navigate to the entire catalog of emojis 

• Visit the Help Center to learn more about inserting emojis & special characters. 

• Rapid Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on August 29, 2022 
• Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on September 12, 2022 

• Available to all Google Workspace customers, as well as legacy G Suite Basic and Business customers 
• Available to users with personal Google Accounts 

• Google Help: Insert emojis & special characters 
• Google Workspace Updates Blog: New Emoji reactions in Google Docs on web 

• This feature was listed as an upcoming release.