Although you can use your MacBook keyboard to make basic emoticons like smiley or frowny faces, more sophisticated emotions are better represented with emojis. These tiny Japanese graphics – popular across the globe – are the universal standard for expressing anything from joy to jet lag. A set of emojis is installed with Mac Mountain Lion and is accessible through the Character Viewer. If your MacBook Pro isn’t running Mountain Lion, you might be able to upgrade if you have a late 2008 or newer model. Tips Warnings Writer Bio
