Why my iPad A16 (iPadOS 18.5) does not have Memoji in messages.

Why my iPad A16 (iPadOS 18.5) does not have Memoji in messages.: Does my iPad supports Memoji.

Seems there are a couple of ways you can use Memoji on your iPad as you are using iOS18

Try checking : Settings > General > Keyboards > Memoji Stickers = On or Off

Add emoji, Memoji, and stickers with the iPad keyboard - Apple Support

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Add an emoji, Memoji, or sticker

Use the emoji keyboard to replace text and bring words to life.

1. Tap a text field, then tap  or  to switch to the emoji keyboard.
2. Swipe left or right to browse emoji, Memoji, and stickers, or tap a symbol below the emoji keyboard to jump to that category.

Emoji, Memoji, and stickers you recently used appear in the Frequently Used section of the emoji keyboard.

3.Tap an image to add it to your text field.

To see variations of an emoji—such as different skin tones—touch and hold the emoji, then drag your finger and release it on the variation you like.

4.Tap ABC to return to the regular keyboard.

Tip: As you use the keyboard to type, words that can be replaced with emoji appear above the keyboard; tap the emoji to apply it in place of the text.

Create and send Memoji in Messages on iPad - Apple Support

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"Create Memoji

1. Go to the Messages app  on your iPad.
2. Start a new message or open a conversation, tap , then Tap Memoji. (You may have to swipe up.)
3. Tap , then tap New Memoji or Edit.
4. Tap each feature (Skin, Hairstyle, and others to the right) and choose the options you want.
5. Tap Done to save the Memoji to your collection."

and

"Send Memoji stickers

1. Go to the Messages app  on your iPad.
2. Start a new message or open a conversation, tap , tap Stickers, then tap .
3. Choose a Memoji and an expression or pose, or create a new Memoji.
4. Tap ."