How to Access Every Emoji and Symbol on iPhone Keyboard

Step by step

1. 45 sec

   Enable the Emoji keyboard

   Open Settings and navigate to General > Keyboard > Keyboards. Select Add New Keyboard and choose Emoji from the list to ensure the emoji set is accessible via the Globe icon.

   Note: If Emoji already appears in your list, skip to step 2.
2. 30 sec

   Switch to the Emoji interface

   Open any app that uses the keyboard. Tap the Globe icon or the Smiley Face icon located in the bottom-left corner of the keyboard to launch the emoji picker.

3. 30 sec

   Use the dedicated emoji search bar

   Tap the Search emojis bar at the top of the emoji interface. Type a keyword such as 'happy' or 'star' to filter the entire library for specific icons.

   Note: The search bar is the fastest way to bypass manual scrolling through categories.
4. 30 sec

   Locate hidden numerical symbols

   Return to the alphanumeric keyboard and tap the '123' button. To find extended symbols like the degree symbol or currency variants, tap and hold any number or punctuation key to trigger the hidden pop-up menu.

   Note: Sliding your finger to the desired symbol selects it immediately without releasing.
5. 45 sec

   Unlock advanced punctuation symbols

   Tap the '123' key, then the '#+=' key to view the secondary symbol map. For mathematical symbols and brackets, long-press keys such as the dash to reveal en-dash or em-dash options.

   Note: Consistency in long-pressing keys reveals almost every standard typographical symbol.