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skin-tones
About this tag
The skin-tones tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about Unicode and emoji updates, specifically how new emoji releases handle skin-tone modifiers. Recent content highlights Unicode 17.0 and Emoji 17.0, which include thousands of new characters and emoji entries. The tag is relevant for users interested in emoji diversity, representation, and technical implementation across platforms. Topics may include how skin-tone modifiers are applied to new emoji, changes in Unicode standards, and vendor adoption. This tag is useful for those following emoji development, accessibility, or cross-platform compatibility in messaging and operating systems.
Unicode 17.0 is now final: the standard published its stable code-point set on 9 September 2025, and with it Emoji 17.0 has been formally recommended for vendor implementation. The release formalizes thousands of new Unicode characters and a sizeable emoji update that vendors will begin turning...