Solve the problem that the Windows 11/10 emoji keyboard cannot be used

The emoji keyboard that comes with Windows 11/10 system is convenient for users to express their emotions in any application. But if it doesn't work properly, how to solve it? Don't worry, this article will provide some simple and effective fixes.

Windows 10/11 emojis cannot be displayed

The built-in emoji keyboard of Windows 11 and 10 systems provides a rich variety of emojis for easy and quick communication. Normally, press the shortcut key Win. or Win; to open the emoji panel.

Tip: For more information about Windows 11 emoji keyboard, please refer to our previous article: "Windows 11 emoji keyboard: How to open and use it? 》

However, sometimes the emoji keyboard may not work properly, and after pressing the shortcut key, the emoji panel cannot be opened and the emoji cannot be displayed. Although restarting the computer can sometimes solve the problem, if the problem still exists after restarting, please try the following methods:

How to fix Windows 11 emoji panel not available / Windows 10 emoji cannot be displayed

1. Update Windows system

Missing important Windows updates may cause problems such as emoji keyboard not working properly. Please make sure your Windows system has been updated to the latest version.

Press Win I to open Windows Settings, in Windows 10, go to Update and Security > Windows Update ; in Windows 11, go to Windows Update on the left panel. Then check and install the update, and then check whether the emoji keyboard returns to normal.

2. Set Region and Language to United States

Earlier versions of Windows 10 emoji keyboard were only available to users in the United States. While subsequent updates have added this feature to other regions, if you don't have the latest update installed and the emojis don't show up, try setting the region and language to the United States.

Step 1: Go to Settings and click on Time and Language .

Step 2: Click the area on the left panel and select the United States in the Country or Region section.

Step 3: Click on the language and select English (US) in the Windows section.

Tip: If Windows displays another language, click "Add Language" to install English (US) and set it as the default language.

3. Run Ctfmon.exe manually

If the Windows 10/Windows 11 emoji keyboard does not work, the reason may be that the ctfmon.exe process is not running. You can run this process manually:

Step 1: Press Win X and select Run .

Step 2: Copy and paste C:\Windows\System32\ctfmon.exe in the "Run" dialog box, and then click OK .

Then check if the emoji panel in Windows 11/10 works properly.

4. Modify the registry

Based on user feedback, this method helps fix the problem that the Windows 10/Windows 11 emoji panel is not available. Note that it is recommended to back up the registry key values before the operation, because incorrect operations may cause system crash.

Step 1: Enter regedit in the search box and click Registry Editor .

Step 2: Enter the computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Input\Settings .

Step 3: Right-click the blank space in the right pane and select New > DWORD (32-bit) value . Then name the new value EnableExpressiveInputShellHotkey .

Step 4: Double-click it and set the numerical data to 1 .

Step 5: Save the changes. Then restart the computer, and the problem of Windows 11/10 emoji keyboard not being used should be solved.

5. Enable touch keyboard and writing board services

If this service is not running, the emoji panel may not work. Please follow these steps to enable it:

Step 1: Enter services in the search box and click the results to open the application.

Step 2: Find the Touch Keyboard and Writing Board Service , right-click it and select Properties .

Step 3: Change the startup type to Automatic and click Apply > OK .

After trying the above method, the problem of Windows 11 emoji keyboard not being used or Windows 10 emoji cannot be displayed should be solved. If you are experiencing this problem on your computer, try these methods.

Additionally, problems with emoji keyboard not working may also occur on iPhone or Mac. If you have the same problem, search for "emoji keyboard not working iPhone" or "emoji keyboard not working Mac" in Google to find a solution.

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