open book Emoji
📖 · U+1F4D6 · Emoji 0.6
What does the open book emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 · Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
A book with its pages open, the 📖 emoji represents a symbol of reading, learning, and knowledge. Figuratively, it can signify a willingness to learn, share information, or explore new ideas. In slang usage, it may be used to express that someone is open to hearing or discussing something, as in being receptive to others' thoughts or opinions. It can also represent a love for reading or a favorite book.
How the open book emoji is used
In digital communication, the 📖 emoji is often used in texting and social media captions to convey a sense of intellectual curiosity or a passion for reading. On platforms like TikTok and Instagram, it may be used in comments to show appreciation for a book recommendation or to express interest in a particular topic. The tone is usually informal and conversational, with younger generations using it to add a touch of personality to their online interactions. Its usage can vary across different contexts, from academic discussions to casual conversations about favorite books.
open book emoji examples
- just started reading this amazing novel 📖
- my favorite subject in school is english 📖
How to copy the open book emoji
To use the open 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+1F4D6), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
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open book emoji on different platforms
How the open book emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.
open book Emoji Details
| Emoji | 📖 |
| Name | open book |
| Category | Objects |
| Codepoints | U+1F4D6 |
| Shortcode | :open_book: |
| Emoji version | 0.6 |
| Unicode version | 0.6 |
open book Emoji FAQ
A book with its pages open, the 📖 emoji represents a symbol of reading, learning, and knowledge. Figuratively, it can signify a willingness to learn, share information, or explore new ideas.
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.
It is U+1F4D6, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :open_book:.
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