DaVinci Resolve: Add emojis to Text+ nodes

Demo summary
The creator shows how to use the system emoji picker to insert emojis directly into a Text+ title on the timeline.
Step-by-step
- Select the Text+ node on your timeline
- Click inside the text input box in the Inspector
- Open the system emoji picker (Windows key + period on PC; Fn key on Mac)
- Select the desired emoji from the picker
- Resize the emoji as needed using the Text+ controls
Options
- Use standard text nodes instead of Text+ nodes
Watch out for
- Emoji picker keyboard shortcuts may vary depending on your specific device settings or OS version
Tips
- If the Mac shortcut doesn't work, search for your specific OS version's emoji picker shortcut
Highlights
“You used to only be able to put emojis in the standard text. You couldn't put them in the text. Plus, now you can.”
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