outbox tray Emoji
๐ค ยท U+1F4E4 ยท Emoji 0.6
What does the outbox tray emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
A mailbox or message outbox, the ๐ค emoji represents a container for outgoing messages or items, and is often used figuratively to signify sending or sharing information, as well as slang uses for email, messaging, or social media posts. It can also symbolize dispatch, transmission, or the act of sending something. In digital communication, the ๐ค emoji is used to convey the idea of sending a message, file, or data. Its meaning can be extended to represent the concept of sending or sharing in a broader sense, encompassing both physical and digital contexts.
How the outbox tray emoji is used
The tone of the ๐ค emoji can vary depending on the context in which it is used, ranging from formal and professional to casual and conversational. In texting and messaging, the ๐ค emoji is often used to indicate that a message or file has been sent, while on social media platforms like Twitter and TikTok, it can be used to promote a post or share content. The ๐ค emoji is also used in email and online communication to represent the act of sending an email or attachment. Tone and usage can differ across generations and platforms, with younger users and those on visually-oriented platforms like Instagram and TikTok more likely to use the ๐ค emoji in a creative or humorous way.
outbox tray emoji examples
- just sent you the report ๐ค
- email me the pics and i'll send them to mom ๐ค
How to copy the outbox tray emoji
To use the outbox tray 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+1F4E4), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
outbox tray emoji on different platforms
How the outbox tray emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



outbox tray Emoji Details
| Emoji | ๐ค |
| Name | outbox tray |
| Category | Objects |
| Codepoints | U+1F4E4 |
| Shortcode | :outbox_tray: |
| Emoji version | 0.6 |
| Unicode version | 0.6 |
outbox tray Emoji FAQ
A mailbox or message outbox, the ๐ค emoji represents a container for outgoing messages or items, and is often used figuratively to signify sending or sharing information, as well as slang uses for email, messaging, or social media posts. It can also symbolize dispatch, transmission, or the act of sending something.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐ค wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1F4E4, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :outbox_tray:.