Microsoft has announced that new emoji are coming soon to Windows 11. Here is a preview of some of the new emoji that will be available.
New Smileys and People Emoji
Microsoft is adding 38 new smileys and people emoji in this update. Here are some of the highlights:
Hand Gestures
Several new hand gesture emoji are being added, including hand with index finger and thumb crossed, heart hands, and hand holding finger. These new gestures will allow for more diverse and inclusive communication.
For example:
- I hope this works out 🤞
- Sending you love ❤️🤲
- Wait a minute 🤚
Pregnant Man and Pregnant Person
Pregnant man and pregnant person emoji are being added to provide more gender inclusive options for communicating pregnancy.
This allows people to represent themselves authentically, no matter their gender identity. It’s great to see more emoji that reflect the diversity of real life experiences.
Troll
A new troll emoji depicts a troll-like creature with wild hair and a big nose. This could be useful for lightheartedly calling someone out or indicating when you are trolling or joking around online.
For example:
- I’m just trolling you 🧌
- Don’t feed the trolls! 🧌
New Animals
20 new animal emoji have been added, including some highly requested ones:
Goose
The new goose emoji is sure to delight bird lovers and will also likely get used in humorous ways. Some potential uses:
- My favorite waterfowl is the goose 🦢
- Don’t be a silly goose! 🦢
- Guys, I’m getting goose bumps here! 🦢
Jellyfish
The new jellyfish emoji looks magical glowing in the ocean. It can represent marine life or just be used decoratively.
- 🌊🦀🐠🦞🐙🦑🌺🐚🌴🐡🐟🐬
- Mesmerized by the jellyfish 🦑
Donkey
A cute donkey emoji has been added to the animal selection. Perfect for talking about donkeys or using in a self-deprecating way.
- I’m so stubborn as a donkey sometimes 🦌
- Went to visit the donkeys at the zoo today 🦌
New Food Items
Several mouthwatering new food emoji have been added.
Ginger
A fresh ginger root emoji is now available. Ginger adds flavor to many dishes and also has health benefits.
- I love the zing ginger adds to stir fries 🌶️🧄
- Drinking ginger tea helps settle my stomach 🍵🧄
Pea Pod
The new pea pod emoji can represent green peas or snow peas. Both make tasty and healthy additions to meals.
- My favorite veggies are carrots and peas 🥕🥦🍐
- Added some pea pods to my fried rice tonight 🍚🥦
Empty Nest
A cute empty bird’s nest emoji has been added to the food section. This could get used in creative ways, like to indicate feeling empty or sad.
- My nest is empty now that my kids have left home🥣
New Objects
Microsoft is adding 19 new object emoji including some handy new tools.
Mirror
A classic full length mirror emoji is now available. It could be good for represent getting ready, reflective moments, or selfies.
- Checking myself out in the mirror 🪞
- I need some time for self-reflection 🪞💭
Ladder
The new ladder emoji is perfect for representing climbing, repairs, or elevated goals.
- Climbing the corporate ladder ↗️🪜
- Can you get that down from the top shelf for me? I’m afraid of heights! 🪜😱
Safety Pin
A safety pin emoji has been added. It could represent crafting, keeping something secure, or solidarity.
- Don’t forget a safety pin to keep your dress in place!🧵🪡
New Hearts
Microsoft is introducing new heart colors: light blue, pink, and gray. These provide more options for visually conveying different emotions and meanings.
For example:
- I love you 💙
- I like you 💗
- My heart is broken 💔💜
Diverse Representation
This emoji update provides more gender inclusive options, additional skin tones, and disability representation.
For example, the new pregnant man emoji and ear with hearing aid emoji enable more authentic communication. The expanded skin tone options allow for better representation of people of color.
Closing Thoughts
These new emoji will give Windows 11 users more ways to communicate visually. I’m looking forward to using the hand gestures, animals, and hearts to add fun visuals to my messages. It’s great to see more inclusive emoji representation too.
Which of the new emoji are you most excited to use? Let me know in the comments!
