Windows 10 Reinstallation Causes Emojis to Display in Black and White in Microsoft Word
If you have recently reinstalled Windows 10 and noticed that the emojis in Microsoft Word are displaying in black and white instead of color, you are not alone. This issue has been reported by several users who have performed a clean installation of Windows 10 or reinstalled the operating system for various reasons.
Why do emojis appear in black and white after reinstalling Windows 10?
The issue is caused by the reinstallation of Windows 10, which also reinstalls the default fonts that come with the operating system. The font used to display emojis in Microsoft Word is Segoe UI Emoji, which is a color font. However, the black and white emojis are displayed using the Segoe UI Symbol font, which is a monochrome font.
How to fix the issue
To fix the issue and restore the color emojis in Microsoft Word, you need to install the Segoe UI Emoji font manually. Here are the steps to follow:
- Download the Segoe UI Emoji font from a trusted source. You can search for the font online and download it from a reputable website.
- Extract the downloaded file and locate the .ttf file for the emoji font.
- Right-click on the .ttf file and select
Install. - Open Microsoft Word and check if the emojis are displaying in color.
Reinstalling Windows 10 can cause the emojis in Microsoft Word to display in black and white instead of color. This issue is caused by the reinstallation of the default fonts that come with the operating system. To fix the issue, you need to install the Segoe UI Emoji font manually. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can restore the color emojis in Microsoft Word and continue using the application as usual.