How to type emoji on Android
Android keyboards like Gboard and Samsung Keyboard all include emoji. Look for the 😀 or smiley key — usually near the space bar or on the symbols key.
On Gboard (most common)
Tap the 😀 emoji icon (bottom row, next to the space bar or on the comma key long-press). Browse categories along the bottom, or tap the search icon and type a name like “rocket.”
On Samsung Keyboard
Tap the emoji/smiley icon in the bottom bar (or long-press the settings/comma key). The same search-by-name approach works.
Emoji suggestions
As you type, matching emoji appear in the suggestion strip above the keyboard — tap to insert. Emoji kitchen and stickers may also be available depending on the app.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the emoji button on Android?
On Gboard it's the 😀 icon near the space bar; on Samsung Keyboard it's in the bottom bar or behind a long-press of the comma/settings key.
Can I search emoji on Android?
Yes — open the emoji panel and tap the search icon, then type the emoji's name.