Paperclip 📎 Emoji Meaning

Emoji Name Meaning Category Codepoint Shortcodes
📎 Paperclip Represents attachment or connection, like a physical paperclip. Objects U+1F4CE :paperclip:
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Meaning

The paperclip emoji depicts a simple metal clip used to hold sheets of paper together. It symbolizes attachment, connection, or something being linked or grouped.

Common Uses

  • Indicating email attachments or file attachments in messages.
  • Referring to office supplies or stationery.
  • Expressing connection or linking ideas or documents.
  • Representing organization or sorting of physical or digital items.

Examples

Can you send me the report? 📎
Please find the file attached 📎
Remember to keep all documents 📎

Related Emojis

  • 📁 (File Folder): Represents storage or organizing files, different from attaching.
  • 📎 (Paperclip, same emoji): Emphasizes attachment versus other office items.
  • 📤 (Outbox Tray): Indicates sending or sharing documents, unlike holding them together.
  • 🗂️ (Card Index Dividers): Represents categorized organization, not attachment.

Technical Notes

The paperclip emoji uses codepoint U+1F4CE, introduced around Unicode 6.0. It appears as a silver or gray paperclip on most platforms, with minor stylistic variations. It does not support skin tone modifiers as it is an object.

FAQ

  • What does the 📎 emoji mean?

    It represents a paperclip, symbolizing attachment or connection.

  • How is the 📎 emoji used?

    Commonly to indicate files attached in messages or to represent linking or organizing documents.

  • Does the meaning of the 📎 emoji change by context?

    Its core meaning stays consistent, but it can metaphorically suggest linking ideas or items beyond physical clips.

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