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How to use fluentui-emoji: get the emoji files and use them

Updated · written with AI from the project's own documentation and checked against our catalogue data

fluentui-emoji is Microsoft's open source collection of Fluent Emoji, a set of familiar, friendly and modern emoji artwork. This guide explains how to get a copy of the repository, what the MIT licence means for your project, and what the source does not tell you. After reading, you will know how to start using the artwork in designs or projects and where to check details the README leaves out.

Fluent Emojimicrosoft/fluentui-emoji · ★ 10.2k · MIT

Quick start

  1. 1Read the description. Confirm that fluentui-emoji is an emoji artwork collection, not an app.
  2. 2Clone the repository. Run git clone https://github.com/microsoft/fluentui-emoji in the folder where you want it.
  3. 3Read the MIT licence. Open the licence in the repository and check that your intended use fits its terms.
  4. 4Explore the files. Browse the cloned folders, since the README does not describe the layout or formats.
  5. 5Test in your design or project. Try a few emoji in your mockup or interface before committing to the set.
  6. 6Compare alternatives if needed. Look at Twemoji, Noto Emoji or OpenMoji if you need different documentation or style.

What fluentui-emoji is

Fluent Emoji is a collection of emoji artwork created by Microsoft. The project README describes the emoji as familiar, friendly, and modern.

The repository is an emoji collection, not a program. It does not install an app or tool you run on your computer.

Get a copy of the repository

The README gives one install method: cloning the repository with Git. Run the command below in the folder where you want the project to live.

git clone https://github.com/microsoft/fluentui-emoji

Check the licence before you use the artwork

The project is shared as open source under the MIT license. Read the licence file in the repository and confirm its terms fit your use before you ship the images in a web or app project. The README you were given does not spell out usage rules beyond this, so do not assume more permissions than the licence states.

  • Designers: a free emoji style for mockups and interfaces.
  • Developers: emoji images for a web or app project, after checking the licence.
  • Creators: consistent emoji artwork across content.

What the README does not cover

The README shown does not describe file formats, folder layout, or how to use the images. Do not expect documented usage instructions in it. Explore the cloned repository to see how the files are organised, and use the contact route in the README for questions.

  • File formats: not described in the README.
  • Folder layout: not described in the README.
  • Usage instructions: not included in the README.

Compare with other emoji sets

If you need a different style or documented tooling, consider the comparable projects named for this item: Twemoji, Noto Emoji and OpenMoji. Compare their licences and file layouts against your needs before choosing.

What people use it for

  • Adding friendly emoji artwork to a design mockup.
  • Using emoji images in a web or app project after checking the licence.
  • Keeping emoji style consistent across social posts or articles.

Frequently asked questions

Is fluentui-emoji free to use?

The project is shared as open source under the MIT license, which is a permissive licence. Read the licence text in the repository to confirm it fits your project before you use the artwork.

How do I install fluentui-emoji?

The README gives one method: run git clone https://github.com/microsoft/fluentui-emoji. It lists no other prerequisites.

What programming language is fluentui-emoji written in?

The repository is listed as using Python. The README you were given does not explain how the Python code is used with the emoji files.

Does fluentui-emoji come with usage instructions?

The README shown does not include documented usage instructions, file format details or folder layout. Check the repository files and the README contact route for more information.

Is fluentui-emoji an app I can run?

No. The README describes an emoji collection, not a ready-made program or tool.

How does fluentui-emoji compare to Twemoji, Noto Emoji or OpenMoji?

The source does not compare these projects in detail. Look at each project's licence, file layout and documentation to see which fits your work.

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Our verdict

Use fluentui-emoji if you want free, friendly, modern emoji artwork for mockups, interfaces or content, and you are comfortable reading the MIT licence and exploring files yourself. Pick another emoji set, such as Twemoji, Noto Emoji or OpenMoji, if you need documented usage instructions or a ready-made tool.

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