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✉️ Envelope Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Think of an envelope, representing email, mail, messages, and written correspondence. In the digital age, it is the universal symbol for electronic mail and communication.
When to Use
Use when sending emails, receiving mail, newsletters, or any written correspondence.
Example Usage
- “Check your email 📧”
- “Inbox zero achieved! 📧✅”
- “Newsletter going out today 📧”
Popular Combinations
📧✅
Email sent / inbox zero
📧📱
Mobile email
📧🔔
New email notification
How Envelope 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?▼
Think of an envelope, representing email, mail, messages, and written correspondence. In the digital age, it is the universal symbol for electronic mail and communication. Use when sending emails, receiving mail, newsletters, or any written correspondence. 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 Envelope 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 `:email:` to insert the Envelope emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+2709-fe0f
Category
Objects
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:email:Keywords
emailletterpostalinboxcommunication
When to Use ✉️ Envelope
Use when sending emails, receiving mail, newsletters, or any written correspondence.
- •Send ✉️ when you want to express or reference "envelope" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use ✉️ in conversations about email or letter to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with ✉️ Envelope on social media posts, stories, or comments related to envelope
- •Combine ✉️ with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about email, letter, postal
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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