5 fun ways to use emoji on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch — Apple Support

Get ready to use emoji in fun and practical ways on your iPhone or iPad. In Messages, start typing the name of an emoji, and select it from the predictive text bar.

If you’ve already written a message, tap the emoji button on the keyboard to replace words with emoji. For a more personalized Home screen, touch and hold a folder, select Rename, and use emoji instead of text. You can also use emoji for contact names by opening a contact, tapping Edit, and picking an emoji that suits them.

To quickly use your favorite emoji combination, save it as a text replacement in Settings with a shortcut of your choice.

Summary:
– In Messages, type the name of an emoji to select it from the predictive text bar.
– Tap the emoji button on the keyboard to replace words with emoji in a message.
– Rename folders on your Home screen with emoji instead of text.
– Use emoji for contact names by editing the contact and selecting an emoji.
– Save your favorite emoji combinations as text replacements in Settings for quick use.