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How to change Windows 11 default emojis?

Windows 11 emojis are stored as a system font file named "Segoe UI Emoji" in the Windows Fonts folder. To modify these emojis, you'll need to replace this font file with a new one. Here's how to do it:

  1. The emoji font is located at: C:\Windows\Fonts\seguiemj.ttf

  2. This file contains the Segoe UI Emoji font used by Windows

  1. Press Win + R, type "regedit" and press Enter to open the Registry Editor

  2. Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Fonts

  3. Find and delete the "Segoe UI Emoji" entry

  1. Download your preferred emoji font (must be a COLR/CPAL-based OpenType font)

  2. Rename the new font file to "Segoe UI Emoji" using a tool like Typograf

  3. Right-click the renamed font file, choose "Show more options" > "Install for all users"

  4. Restart your computer to apply the changes

You can also use the Windows 10 emoji set in Windows 11:

  1. Download the Windows 10 emoji font from a trusted source

  2. Follow steps 1-3 from the "Changing the Emoji Font" section

  3. Install the Windows 10 emoji font file for all users

  • Press Win + . (period) or Win + ; (semicolon) to open the emoji panel

  • Use this panel to insert emojis in supported applications

  • Some applications may not support all types of emojis

  • Changing system files can potentially cause issues, so proceed with caution

  • Always backup important data before making system changes

By following these steps, you can successfully update, add to, or change the emojis on your Windows 11 system.

Dear Davyoungblood,

Welcome to the Microsoft Community

Thank you for sharing your approach to customizing the default emojis on Windows 11! This is a great share for those looking to personalize their emoji experience.

You've outlined a clear and detailed method to replace the "Segoe UI Emoji" font in the Windows Fonts folder with a new emoji set. Starting with locating the emoji font file at C:\Windows\Fonts\seguiemj.ttf and then using the Registry Editor to remove the existing emoji entry shows a good understanding of the system's structure.

Your steps for downloading and installing a new COLR/CPAL-based OpenType emoji font, and particularly the tip about renaming the file to "Segoe UI Emoji" using Typograf for consistency, are very helpful. The reminder to right-click the renamed file and choose "Install for all users" ensures that the changes will be effective across the system, which is an important step.

Additionally, the option to revert to Windows 10 emojis offers flexibility for users who might prefer that set, and your instructions for using the emoji panel with Win + . or Win + ; are spot on for easy access to the new emojis.

Thank you also for emphasizing the importance of proceeding with caution when modifying system files, reminding users to back up important data before making changes, and noting that some applications may not support all emoji types.

This contribution is valuable to our community, helping others who might want to explore similar customizations. If anyone tries this method, we'd love to hear about your experiences and any tips you might have!

Best Regards,

Martin | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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Martin can you email me instructions to replace the awful WIN11 emoji set with the WIN10 set? I dont see the actual file in this thread.

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Hello, I replaced the Win 11 emoji file with one which everyone on webgroups SAID was going to roll back to Win 10 emoji's. However, the file is corrupted or not displaying correctly. How can I go BACK to the original Win 11 file?f

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