In the modern era of social networking, emoticons have become an integral part of communication. However, you might have forgotten that before the appearance of these yellow faces, many progressive users were aware of keyboard shortcuts that helped express emotions. These hotkeys are very important, since most of these symbols are not present on the keyboard and you can only see them by typing a particular combination. Remember this information and increase your computer literacy to the level of an advanced user.

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Symbols on Windows

To use special symbols on Windows, just hold down the Alt key and type numbers in a specific sequence. This knowledge is enough to do your own experiments! Here are some of the most popular combinations:

Symbols on Mac OS

On Mac, most symbols are typed with the Shift + Opt key combination:

Now, once you have this information mastered, your kids and grandkids will undoubtedly be proud of how skillfully you have mastered this hidden feature of your operating system. Also, you may show off to their friends what an advanced mom or grandmother they have. Don’t forget: it’s never too late to learn!