# How to use emojis in dino.im xmpp client [dino.im](https://dino.im) uses the Gnome builtin emoji support ([source](https://askubuntu.com/questions/1045915/how-to-insert-an-emoji-into-a-text-in-ubuntu-18-04-and-later/1045916#1045916)). So you may either: * use the context dialogue in the input field by right-clicking * or much better: Use the key shortcut `Ctrl+.` to open it! In the automatically focused **search box** you can use all the typical expressions you might be used by other apps using the `:emoji-name:` diction.