Emoji Keyboard size is large after updating to iOS 18.1

emojis are way too big, please go back or add a feauture to reduce the size. thanks.

So they should listen and comply to the people here asking them to change it back!!!!!

Put it right? They did, users requested this and Apple listened. Just because you personally don't like the size doesn't mean it's wrong.

It is wrong because users should be given a choice, however, instead of complaining about it I’ll just switch to Android then everyone will be happy

Literally the worst update ever. Whose terrible idea was this??

If this is a new phone it’s clearly that you haven’t used enough recent emojis yet to fill in the recents… but I agree the massive keyboard blows. I’d suggest tapping on all your favorites to fill in your recents.

Forevaal wrote:

These emojis are too **** big apple ,bring back the old emojis like???

Have you used the provided feedback link to let Apple know how you feel? Apple will not read your post here.

Previously users complained that the emojis were too small, so they listened and made them bigger. Sending them feedback is the only way you can ever expect any change or maybe even an option to vary the size.

Denisews wrote:

I cannot stand the grandma sized emoji keyboard, please bring back the normal sized emoji keyboard. This is terrible apple.

You are not speaking to Apple here. The Support site is made up of users just like you. You will see the Feedback link that has been provided many times here and that would be the way to let Apple know how you feel. Users previously complained about the emojis being too small and apparently their voice was heard. If you want your voice heard, I suggest using that same method. Maybe they can provide a setting to allow both sizes.

I just updated to iOS 18.1 last night , looking forward to the different things the update was going to bring. Well… when I just sent my first emoji this morning… it is SO BIG….. This is a mess!!!! What in the world!?!🌍. Very interesting, on this post it’s not large but they are huge on my text threads . I’m hoping Apple will hear the VOICE OF THE PEOPLE! And provide a fix!

ringo522 wrote:

on the latest 18.1.1 IOS version and start having this issue, tried to report it, when prompt to select which IOS it is, it doesn't even give me the option of the latest version lol

Choose iOS 18.1

iOS 18.1.1 was just a small security update and the bigger emojis that were requested from previous users complaining that they were too small is seen in 18.1 as well.

Agapegirl wrote:

I’m hoping Apple will hear the VOICE OF THE PEOPLE! And provide a fix!

They won't hear your voice here, but the feedback link has been posted many times. That is where Apple evaluates user feedback, just like they did when users complained that they were too small. Let them know how you feel. The ideal solution would be to have the option for small/large emojis.

5cotty09 wrote:

Apple you've broken the emoji board, reduce the size and make is customisable so I can reorder the emojis how I want/use them please.

Sorry, but Apple is not here and will not see your request. Please use the feedback link that has already been provided to let them know. Nobody else is going to forward your request to Apple. Now is the time to do that.

You are not addressing Apple here. This support site is just made up of users like you, with no power to change anything. Please review the provided information for feedback to Apple where they will read your message.

nightshade241 wrote:

The emoji keyboard size it to large, i am struggling to find where they are my muscle memory of them is kind messed up. I almost feel like switching to android at this point. If the don’t change it back. Plus the overall keyboard is bigger and I can’t change that either.

You should buy the phone you think best meets your needs. But if you think Android doesn't change things up every year, when they bring out the next generation of Android OS, think again. You'll likely just be frustrated on a different platform.

Winnus wrote:

Apple when will you fix this problem????

Fix WHAT problem? Apple made Emoji's larger on purpose. There is no problem to fix. Of course you responded to the first post, without reading further. Read the thread before you add a me too response.