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Insert Symbols & Emojis: Make Your Documents Clearer and More Expressive

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In daily Word document processing, we often need to insert special symbols (such as ®, ©, §, →) or vivid emojis to enrich content, ensure precise expression, or add fun to documents. However, Word’s built-in symbol insertion feature is often buried deep within multiple layers of menus (Insert > Symbol > More Symbols...), making the process cumbersome. Moreover, its symbol library is scattered and inefficient to navigate.

Kutools for Word, a powerful add-in that enhances Word’s functionality, perfectly addresses this pain point with its Symbol feature. It simplifies the once complicated process into a single click, significantly improving office efficiency and the overall document creation experience.

Key Benefits of the Symbol feature

How to use the Symbol feature?

Summary

Key Benefits of the Symbol feature

How to use the Symbol feature?

1. After downloading and installing Kutools for Word, please click Kutools tab, and then select Symbol from the Popular group, see screenshot:

enable Symbol feature of kutools

2. Then, an intuitive symbol pane appears on the left side of your Word document. See screenshot:

symbol pane appears on the left side

 

➡️ Insert common symbols (such as Copyright, currency, arrow symbols…) with one click

After opening the Symbol pane, please do as this:

  1. Place the cursor at the position where you want the symbol to appear.
  2. In the left pane, click Symbol.
  3. Select and click the specific symbol you wish to insert.
    steps to insert symbol

Now, your selected symbol will be inserted into the Word document at once.

symbol is inserted into the Word

 

⭐ Create your custom symbols for future using

If you frequently use some particular symbols, Kutools for Word lets you create and save it as a custom symbol. Once added, you can insert it into any document with a single click—saving time and maintaining consistency throughout your work.

  1. Select the desired symbol in your Word document, then click the Add icon in the left pane. The symbol will be instantly added to the pane for future use.
    add custom symbol
  2. Repeat the same step to insert any other symbols you need.
    add custom symbols

Tip

You can also manage the symbols you’ve added—for example, by rearranging their order or removing those you no longer need. Simply select a symbol, click the Edit button, and choose the action you want to perform. See screenshot:

other options for dealing with the custom symbol
  • Delete delete button : Delete the selected symbol.
  • Move to Top move to top button: Move the selected symbol to the front of all symbols.
  • Move Left move left: Move the selected symbol to the left side.
  • Move Right move right: Move the selected symbol to the right side
 

😊 Insert emojis (such as smileys, 3D smileys) quickly

Emojis bring more emotion and personality into your Word documents. With Kutools for Word, you can insert emojis—such as classic smileys, colorful 3D smileys, and expressive icons—with just a click.

  1. Place the cursor where you want the emoji to appear in your document.
  2. Browse categories (such as Smileys & People or Microsoft Smileys 3D) to find the emoji you need.
  3. Click the emoji you want from the left bottom pane, and it will be instantly inserted into your document.
    insert emoji in word

Tip

You can insert multiple emojis one after another without closing the pane, making it easy to enrich your content quickly.

Summary

Kutools for Word’s Symbol feature offers a superior alternative to Word’s native symbol insertion tool. It combines efficiency, customization, and ease of use in one intelligent sidebar panel. With functions like one-click insertion, custom symbol collections, and quick emoji integration, this tool is ideal for anyone looking to enhance their documents with professional or expressive characters without the hassle.

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