paperclip Emoji
๐ ยท U+1F4CE ยท Emoji 0.6
What does the paperclip emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
Attachment and connection are conveyed by the paperclip emoji, which literally represents a metal clip used to hold together sheets of paper. This symbol is often used figuratively to represent attachment or addition in a digital context, such as attaching files to an email. In slang, the paperclip emoji can be used to represent a person or thing that is seen as useful but uninteresting or unremarkable. It is also sometimes used humorously or ironically to represent a sense of boredom or monotony.
How the paperclip emoji is used
In digital communication, the paperclip emoji is frequently used in texting and email to indicate that a file or document is attached, and is also used in social media captions and comments to add a touch of humor or whimsy. The tone of the paperclip emoji can vary depending on the context, ranging from straightforward and functional to playful and ironic, and its use is not limited to any particular age group or platform. On TikTok and other visually-oriented platforms, the paperclip emoji may be used in creative or decorative ways to add visual interest to a post. Its use can also vary in terms of formality, with some users employing it in professional or work-related communication, while others reserve it for more casual or personal interactions.
paperclip emoji examples
- just sent you the report ๐
- my life is a never-ending to-do list ๐
How to copy the paperclip emoji
To use the paperclip 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+1F4CE), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
Also known as
paperclip emoji on different platforms
How the paperclip emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



paperclip Emoji Details
| Emoji | ๐ |
| Name | paperclip |
| Category | Objects |
| Codepoints | U+1F4CE |
| Shortcode | :paperclip: |
| Emoji version | 0.6 |
| Unicode version | 0.6 |
paperclip Emoji FAQ
Attachment and connection are conveyed by the paperclip emoji, which literally represents a metal clip used to hold together sheets of paper. This symbol is often used figuratively to represent attachment or addition in a digital context, such as attaching files to an email.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1F4CE, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :paperclip:.