Emojis

Emojis are small, colorful pictures that add feeling to text, like the smile, heart and party popper after "Great work!".

The word comes from Japanese: e means picture and moji means character. Despite how it sounds, it is not related to the English word "emotion". Emojis spread from Japanese mobile phones in the late 1990s.

In products they suit friendly, informal moments such as reactions and celebrations. Use them sparingly in serious contexts, and do not rely on an emoji alone to carry important meaning.