envelope Emoji

✉️ · U+2709 U+FE0F · Emoji 0.6

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What does the envelope emoji mean?

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

When communication is the focus, whether digital or traditional, the ✉️ envelope emoji is often reached for, and it represents a symbol for email, postal mail, or any other form of message delivery, with its main figurative use being to signify sending or receiving information, and in slang, it can imply a message that is private or personal, such as a secret or confidential note. The ✉️ envelope emoji is also used to represent the concept of messaging or communication in a broader sense, encompassing both physical and digital forms of exchange. Its meaning can extend to include notifications, updates, or any other type of electronic or physical correspondence. Overall, the ✉️ envelope emoji serves as a visual shorthand for the idea of sending or receiving messages.

How the envelope emoji is used

In digital communication, the ✉️ envelope emoji is frequently used in texting and social media captions to indicate that a message has been sent or received, and it can convey a sense of formality or professionalism, especially when used in work-related or formal contexts. The tone of the ✉️ envelope emoji can vary depending on the platform and the intended audience, with younger users often employing it in a more casual or humorous way, while older users may use it in a more traditional or literal sense. On platforms like TikTok, the ✉️ envelope emoji may be used to add a touch of nostalgia or retro flair to a post or comment, highlighting the contrast between old and new forms of communication.

envelope emoji examples

How to copy the envelope emoji

To use the envelope 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+2709 U+FE0F), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.

More about envelope

Also known as

e-mailemailletter

envelope emoji on different platforms

How the envelope 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

envelope Emoji Details

Emoji✉️
Nameenvelope
CategoryObjects
CodepointsU+2709 U+FE0F
Shortcode:envelope:
Emoji version0.6
Unicode version0.6
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envelope Emoji FAQ

What does the envelope emoji mean?

When communication is the focus, whether digital or traditional, the ✉️ envelope emoji is often reached for, and it represents a symbol for email, postal mail, or any other form of message delivery, with its main figurative use being to signify sending or receiving information, and in slang, it can imply a message that is private or personal, such as a secret or confidential note. The ✉️ envelope emoji is also used to represent the concept of messaging or communication in a broader sense, encompassing both physical and digital forms of exchange.

How do I copy and paste the envelope emoji?

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

What is the envelope emoji Unicode codepoint?

It is U+2709 U+FE0F, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :envelope:.

What are other names for the envelope emoji?

People also search for the envelope emoji as e-mail, email, letter.

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