Issues with native emoji picker (macOS)

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Attempting to insert emoji into note text (using keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Cmd + Space)

I generally always experience the same performance issue:

  • emoji popup is delayed in appearing
  • clicking an emoji from menu hangs
    • (frequently produces the macOS spinner)
  • Once clicked, the popup window closes, but the emoji isn’t added to the text
  • Repeat: usually 2 more times (3 total)
  • Generally after the 3rd lag, the emoji is inserted into the text

Any guidance appreciated. Thanks.

Obsidian: Version 1.8.9 (Installer 1.5.12)
macOS : 12.7.6 (21H1320)
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Hello.

Don’t know if it will help your issue, but your current installer is very out of date:

Does the emoji picker work quickly in other apps, such as TextEdit?

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Some related discussion:

https://www.reddit.com/r/MacOS/comments/fpauzr/comment/i4ixrzq/

Raycast: Raycast v1.29.0 - Emoji Picker 🎉 🥳

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But before trying the Terminal settings command in that Reddit thread, I would definitely first try updating to the latest installer. That might fix it.

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Thanks all.
Getting the installer updated seems to have made a dramatic improvement.

Using the arrow key selection method outlined in the blog also seems slightly more performant (in addition to just being more efficient and easier - great tip).

Obsidian: Version 1.8.10 (Installer 1.8.10)
macOS : 12.7.6 (21H1320)