# emoji

    .emoji shortcode:{String} -> String

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Inserts an emoji by its shortcode, e.g., `smile`.

An emoji can be described with:

- A simple short-code: `.emoji {wink}` produces 😉

- A short-code with one skin tone: `.emoji {waving-hand~medium-dark}` produces 👋🏾

- A short-code with two skin tones: `.emoji {people-holding-hands~medium-light,medium-dark}` produces 🧑🏼‍🤝‍🧑🏾

A complete list of shortcodes can be found at quarkdown.com/docs/emoji-list.

Note: the first call to this function initializes the emoji catalog, which may take a moment. Subsequent calls will be faster.

#### Return

the emoji as a string, or the shortcode as plain text, surrounded by colons, if not found

#### Parameters

shortcode

the shortcode of the emoji to insert (without colons)

#### Wiki page

emojis