A good reason to not replace Emojis by pictures but instead leave the original characters as they are.
or the Emoji them self:🧠, 🧠
Understood. I'm also wondering if setting the image ALT text to the actual Unicode emoji character would allow both goals to be solved. (Image for consistency of display; actual Unicode character for screen readers.)
Microsoft wrote:Emojis aren’t just for your phone anymore! The new emoji keyboard in Windows 10 lets you express yourself like never before. To use it:
During text entry, type Windows logo key + . (period). The emoji keyboard will appear.
Select an emoji with the mouse, or keep typing to search through the available emojis for one you like.
WIN + V
and you get the Emoji, the tenor gifs, the clipboard history and much, much more. No Need to be into a text area, BTW.