closed book Emoji

๐Ÿ“• ยท U+1F4D5 ยท Emoji 0.6

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What does the closed book emoji mean?

Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard

Serenity and focus are conveyed by the closed book emoji, which literally represents a book with its cover shut, signifying a closed or completed story, or a lack of access to the information within. This emoji can be used figuratively to express that a particular topic or issue is closed for discussion, or that someone has made up their mind and is not open to further debate. In slang, it may also be used to imply that someone is uninterested or unengaged, as if they have "closed the book" on a subject. It is often associated with education, learning, and personal growth.

How the closed book emoji is used

In digital communication, the closed book emoji is frequently used in texting and social media captions to signal the end of a conversation or to convey a sense of finality. On platforms like TikTok and in comment sections, it may be used in a more playful or sarcastic tone to express boredom or disinterest. The tone and usage of this emoji can vary across different age groups and platforms, with younger users often employing it in a more casual or humorous way. Tone and context are essential in understanding the intended meaning of the closed book emoji.

closed book emoji examples

How to copy the closed book emoji

To use the closed book emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+1F4D5), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.

Also known as

bookclosededucation

closed book emoji on different platforms

How the closed book emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.

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Twitter / X (Twemoji) design
Twitter / X (Twemoji)
Google Noto Color Emoji design
Google Noto Color Emoji
OpenMoji design
OpenMoji

closed book Emoji Details

Emoji๐Ÿ“•
Nameclosed book
CategoryObjects
CodepointsU+1F4D5
Shortcode:closed_book:
Emoji version0.6
Unicode version0.6
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closed book Emoji FAQ

What does the closed book emoji mean?

Serenity and focus are conveyed by the closed book emoji, which literally represents a book with its cover shut, signifying a closed or completed story, or a lack of access to the information within. This emoji can be used figuratively to express that a particular topic or issue is closed for discussion, or that someone has made up their mind and is not open to further debate.

How do I copy and paste the closed book emoji?

Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐Ÿ“• wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.

What is the closed book emoji Unicode codepoint?

It is U+1F4D5, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :closed_book:.

What are other names for the closed book emoji?

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