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📠 Fax Machine Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
The fax machine — somehow still required by medical offices and government agencies in 2024. It represents the stubborn persistence of outdated technology and the frustration of anyone who's ever been told to "just fax it over." Japan still uses fax machines extensively, which is both charming and baffling.
When to Use
Use for office work, sending documents, or retro office equipment.
Example Usage
- “Send me a fax 📠”
- “Office vibes 📠”
- “Old school tech 📠”
Popular Combinations
📠📄
Faxing documents
📠🏢
Office equipment
📠📞
Traditional office
How Fax Machine 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 📠 mean in a text message?▼
The fax machine — somehow still required by medical offices and government agencies in 2024. It represents the stubborn persistence of outdated technology and the frustration of anyone who's ever been told to "just fax it over." Japan still uses fax machines extensively, which is both charming and baffling. Use for office work, sending documents, or retro office equipment. 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 Fax Machine 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 `:fax:` to insert the Fax Machine emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f4e0
Category
Objects
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:fax:Keywords
communicationtechnology
When to Use 📠 Fax Machine
Use for office work, sending documents, or retro office equipment.
- •Send 📠 when you want to express or reference "fax machine" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 📠 in conversations about communication or technology to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 📠 Fax Machine on social media posts, stories, or comments related to fax machine
- •Combine 📠 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about communication, technology
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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