From ac3fb337e2a9318e9634655195540befd673c267 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: pelgraine <140762863+pelgraine@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:56:08 +1100
Subject: [PATCH] updated readme to incorporate v0.8 changes

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 README.md | 13 ++++++++++++-
 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-)

diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 424dcfb3..9796d094 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ Press the **Sym** key then the letter key to enter numbers and symbols:
 | Y | ) | | H | : | | N | , |
 | U | _ | | J | ; | | M | . |
 | I | - | | K | ' | | Mic | 0 |
-| O | + | | L | " | | $ | (dedicated) |
+| O | + | | L | " | | $ | Emoji picker (Sym+$ for literal $) |
 | P | @ | | | | | | |
 
 ### Other Keys
@@ -60,6 +60,17 @@ Press the **Sym** key then the letter key to enter numbers and symbols:
 | Alt | Same as Sym (for numbers/symbols) |
 | Space | Space character / Next in navigation |
 
+### Emoji Picker
+
+While in compose mode, press the **$** key to open the emoji picker. A scrollable grid of 47 emoji is displayed in a 5-column layout.
+
+| Key | Action |
+|-----|--------|
+| W / S | Navigate up / down |
+| A / D | Navigate left / right |
+| Enter | Insert selected emoji |
+| $ / Q / Backspace | Cancel and return to compose |
+
 ## About MeshCore
 
 MeshCore is a lightweight, portable C++ library that enables multi-hop packet routing for embedded projects using LoRa and other packet radios. It is designed for developers who want to create resilient, decentralized communication networks that work without the internet.