This easy Mac shortcut makes an emoji keyboard pop up anywhere you can type

Every now and then, it's fun to type an emoji, even when no emoji keyboard appears to be present.

Like this ????.

If you're on a Mac, there's a simple three key command that will change the game.

Just hold down control + command + the space bar at the same time anytime you see a cursor. 

Up pops an emoji keyboard. Voila:

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You can use it wherever you see a cursor, whether you're typing a Facebook status, an email, or a Google search.

Happy emoji-ing! ????   ????    ✌️

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