help: Document how to use an emoji in a topic name.

Documents how to insert emoji in topic names to avoid potential
confusion with Markdown formatting for emoji.
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{!emoji-and-emoticons-examples.md!}
## Use an emoji in a topic name
You can use unicode characters in topic names, including unicode
emoji. Each platform has a different way to enter unicode
emoji. [Custom emoji](/help/custom-emoji) cannot be used in topic
names.
{start_tabs}
{tab|mac}
1. [Start a new topic](/help/starting-a-new-topic).
1. Press <kbd>Command ⌘</kbd> + <kbd>Control</kbd> + <kbd>Space</kbd>
to open the **Character Viewer**. See the
[macOS documentation](https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/use-emoji-and-symbols-on-mac-mchlp1560/mac)
to learn more.
1. Select an emoji. You can type to search, use the arrow keys, or click on
an emoji with your mouse.
{tab|windows}
1. [Start a new topic](/help/starting-a-new-topic).
1. Press <kbd>Windows</kbd> + <kbd>.</kbd>
to open the **emoji keyboard**. See the
[Windows documentation](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-keyboard-tips-and-tricks-588e0b72-0fff-6d3f-aeee-6e5116097942)
to learn more.
1. Select an emoji. You can type to search, use the arrow keys, or click on
an emoji with your mouse.
{tab|linux}
1. [Start a new topic](/help/starting-a-new-topic).
1. Open the [Characters app for GNOME](https://apps.gnome.org/en/Characters/).
1. Select an emoji. You can type to search, use the arrow keys, or click on
an emoji with your mouse.
{tab|chrome}
1. [Start a new topic](/help/starting-a-new-topic).
1. Right-click on the text input box.
1. Select **Emoji** or **Emoji & Symbols**. You will only see this option if
supported by your operating system.
1. Select an emoji. You can type to search, use the arrow keys, or click on
an emoji with your mouse.
{tab|via-paste}
1. [Start a new topic](/help/starting-a-new-topic).
1. Paste an emoji copied from outside of Zulip directly into the text input box.
!!! tip ""
<https://emojipedia.org/> may be a helpful resource.
{end_tabs}
## Change your emoji set
Your emoji set determines how you see emoji. It has no effect on the emoji

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You can use emoji in Zulip messages and [topics](/help/streams-and-topics).
There are several ways to use an emoji in your message:
- [Enter an emoji name](/help/emoji-and-emoticons#use-an-emoji-in-your-message)