Microsoft is having an interesting emoji situation as we speak, since the company has flattened its attractive-looking 3D emoji. As a casualty, it seems that the Ninjacat emoji has disappeared, which is quite disappointing, since the mascot has been gleefully representing the Insider show for some time.
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As an example of how loved the Ninjacat is within Microsoft, there was (or possibly there is still) a feline statue on the Microsoft campus in Redmond.
A Reddit user named mattbdev (via Windows Central) noticed that the new Windows flat emoji 11 they no longer have Ninjacat. Entering these Ninjacat emoji required special combinations, but it seems that they no longer work. A cat and a dragon no longer mention Ninjacat riding a dragon. It's definitely a sad day for cat ninja fans everywhere.
Because these special Ninjacat emoji required specific combinations to use, many Windows users 10 they probably didn't even know they were there. But for those who did, now there will be a giant hole in the shape of a cat with a headband on their hearts.
Clippy overcame the emoji switch, but it looks like Ninjacat couldn't get the 2D treatment. Maybe Ninjacat will make a triumphant return at a later date, but we'll have to wait and see. For now, you should only use normal cat emoji, that are cute in their own way.
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