How to Remove a Face Emoji

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Face emojis have become a universal form of expression, appearing in texts, social media posts, and even emails. Sometimes, however, you may want to remove a face emoji, whether it’s by accident, part of a revision, or for any other reason. Fortunately, removing or deleting a face emoji is easy and can be done on most platforms. Here’s how you can remove face emojis across different devices and applications.

1. Removing a Face Emoji from Text Messages (SMS)

When sending a text message, face emojis are often included by tapping the emoji keyboard or by typing out an emoji code. Here’s how to remove them:

  • iPhone (iOS):
    • Open the conversation where the emoji is located.
    • Tap and hold the message with the emoji you want to delete.
    • Tap “Delete” from the options that appear.
    • Alternatively, you can simply edit the message and remove the emoji before sending.
  • Android:
    • Open your messaging app.
    • Locate the message containing the emoji.
    • Tap and hold the message to bring up options.
    • Select “Delete” or “Edit” if the message is still in your drafts.
    • You can remove the emoji by editing the message before resending.

2. Removing a Face Emoji from Social Media Posts

If you’ve used a face emoji in a post and now want to remove it, here’s how to do it on the most popular platforms:

  • Facebook:
    • Go to your post.
    • Click on the three dots (…) in the top-right corner of your post.
    • Select “Edit Post.”
    • Delete or replace the face emoji within the post content.
    • Once done, click “Save.”
  • Instagram:
    • Go to the post that includes the emoji.
    • Tap the three dots (…) on the top-right corner of the post.
    • Choose “Edit.”
    • Remove the emoji from the caption and press “Done.”
  • Twitter:
    • Open your tweet containing the emoji.
    • Tap on the three dots in the tweet’s top-right corner and select “Edit Tweet.”
    • Remove the emoji from the text and post your edited tweet.

3. Removing a Face Emoji from Emails

Sometimes, face emojis make their way into email communications. If you wish to remove them:

  • Gmail:
    • Open the email or compose window.
    • Click into the text body of the email.
    • If you’ve used an emoji, place your cursor right before or after the emoji and hit the delete or backspace key.
    • If it’s in the subject line, simply click on the subject and backspace to remove it.
  • Outlook:
    • Open your email draft.
    • Highlight the emoji with your cursor.
    • Press the backspace or delete key to remove it.

4. Removing Emojis from Mobile Apps

Emojis, including face emojis, can be added in various apps like WhatsApp, Slack, and Messenger. Here’s how to remove them:

  • WhatsApp:
    • Open the chat with the emoji.
    • Tap and hold the message with the emoji.
    • Select “Delete” or “Edit” and remove the emoji before sending.
  • Slack:
    • Go to the message containing the emoji.
    • Hover your mouse over the message, then click on the three dots.
    • Choose “Edit Message” and delete the emoji.
  • Messenger (Facebook):
    • Go to the conversation with the emoji.
    • Tap and hold the message.
    • Select “Remove” to delete the message entirely, or tap “Edit” to replace or remove the emoji.

5. Removing Emojis from Your Keyboard (iOS & Android)

If you’re looking to stop using emojis altogether or just want to remove your face emoji keyboard, here’s how you can do it:

  • iPhone (iOS):
    • Open “Settings” and go to “General.”
    • Tap on “Keyboard,” then “Keyboards.”
    • You’ll see a list of keyboards. Swipe left on the emoji keyboard and tap “Delete.”
  • Android:
    • Open “Settings” and go to “Language & Input” or “System.”
    • Tap on “Virtual Keyboard” or “On-Screen Keyboard.”
    • Select your current keyboard and turn off emoji options or disable the keyboard if it’s a third-party one.

6. Removing Face Emojis from Images or Videos

If you’ve added a face emoji to an image or video through editing apps or software, you can remove it using the following:

  • Mobile Apps (e.g., Snapchat, Instagram Stories):
    • Open the image or video where the emoji is located.
    • Tap on the “Undo” or “Delete” button, if available.
    • If you’re using a tool to add emojis, you can tap on the emoji and delete it.
  • Photo Editing Software (e.g., Photoshop, GIMP):
    • Open the image where the emoji is located.
    • Use the “Clone Stamp” tool or “Content-Aware Fill” in Photoshop to erase the emoji and fill in the background seamlessly.
    • In GIMP, use the “Healing Tool” to remove the emoji and smooth out the surrounding area.

Conclusion

Removing a face emoji can be simple depending on where it is located. Whether you’re deleting it from a text, post, or email, most devices and apps offer straightforward options to edit or remove it. If you’re dealing with an image or video, editing software can be used for a more refined removal process. By following the tips above, you can quickly ensure that your communications and content are free from unwanted face emojis.

 

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