Lifehack: Disable macOS Emoji Keyboard Shortcut

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If you’re anything like me, you’re getting increasingly frustrated because you somehow trigger the macOS Emoji shortcut. Or this annoying window, you can disable it! It’s easy! Stop that annoying emoji window once and for all!

macOS Emoji Keyboard

If you’re wondering how you’re triggering it, it’s because you’re hitting the fn key (it also has the little globe “🌐” icon). In my case, I always keep bumping the fn key when my fingers missed the control key – now it doesn’t bother me anymore.

It’s quick and easy to disable the emoji keyboard in macOS Ventura, just follow these 4 simple steps.

How to Disable the Emoji Keyboard Shortcut in macOS Ventura

  1. Launch macOS System Settings (Press Command ⌘ + Space and type ‘settings’).
  2. In the top left corner of the Settings Window, type “Keyboard” (no quotes).
  3. On the right-hand side, look for the “Press 🌐 key to and select “Do Nothing” (see screenshot)

macOS Emoji Do Nothing

  1. You’re done!

Hope this helps someone else!

Important: I am not affiliated with any of the manufacturers, brands, services, or websites listed on this page and this is my personal experience.  If you find this helpful and want to say thanks, please buy me a coffee or take a look at my book on Amazon. It keeps this page ad-free. Thank you!

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