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📕 Closed Book Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Feast your eyes on this closed hardcover book, typically shown in red. It represents knowledge waiting to be discovered, unread stories, education, and the start of a new reading journey.
When to Use
Use for reading lists, book recommendations, education, or starting a new book.
Example Usage
- “Starting a new book 📕”
- “Book recommendation thread 📕”
- “Close the chapter and move on 📕”
Popular Combinations
📕☕
Book and coffee
📕📖
About to read
📕✨
Must-read book
How Closed Book looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 📕 mean in a text message?▼
Feast your eyes on this closed hardcover book, typically shown in red. It represents knowledge waiting to be discovered, unread stories, education, and the start of a new reading journey. Use for reading lists, book recommendations, education, or starting a new book. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
What does 📕 represent in different cultures?▼
Object emoji can carry different cultural associations. While the Closed Book emoji has a standard meaning defined by Unicode, its connotations may vary — some objects are everyday items in one culture but symbolic in another. Context and audience matter.
Is 📕 supported on older devices?▼
Support depends on the Unicode version. Older emoji (Unicode 6.0-8.0, roughly 2010-2015) work on virtually all modern devices. Newer additions may show as empty squares □ on devices that haven't updated. Check the Unicode version listed above.
What is the shortcode for 📕?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:closed_book:` to insert the Closed Book emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f4d5
Category
Objects
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:closed_book:Keywords
readlibraryknowledgetextbooklearn
When to Use 📕 Closed Book
Use for reading lists, book recommendations, education, or starting a new book.
- •Send 📕 when you want to express or reference "closed book" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 📕 in conversations about read or library to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 📕 Closed Book on social media posts, stories, or comments related to closed book
- •Combine 📕 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about read, library, knowledge
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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