Windows 10 – How to Automatically Dismiss Emoji Keyboard After Typing

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I'm loving the Windows 10 emoji keyboard.
(type the keyboard combination Win + . to access it)

Windows Emoji Keyboard

Only problem is it doesn't close after selecting a character. You have to hit the Escape key to dismiss.

How do you set it to dismiss immediately after selecting an emoji?

Best Answer

There's a setting for this:

  1. Open Settings
  2. Search for "keyboard" and select Edit language and keyboard options
  3. On the right side, click Advanced keyboard settings
  4. Towards the bottom, uncheck Don't close the panel automatically after an emoji has been entered

advanced keyboard settings

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