Envelope Objects
Meaning
✉️ is the Envelope emoji, filed under Objects, specifically the "mail" group in the standard Unicode emoji set. It renders the same underlying character everywhere it appears — chats, social posts, documents, subject lines — so copying it once from this page works anywhere emoji are supported.
It is also commonly written or searched as email", "envelope and typed via the shortcode :email: in apps that support shortcode entry (Slack, Discord, GitHub) Related search terms include envelope, email, objects.
The Envelope emoji was added in Unicode Emoji version 0.6. Its exact artwork differs slightly between Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Samsung keyboards — see the Codes & Technical Details section below for the raw Unicode, HTML, and CSS values behind it — but the underlying character and meaning stay identical across platforms.
If you're not sure Envelope is the right emoji, the closest alternatives in the mail category are 📧 E-Mail Symbol, 📨 Incoming Envelope, 📩 Envelope with Downwards Arrow Above, 📤 Outbox Tray, 📥 Inbox Tray — browse the related emojis below to compare them side by side.
Click the emoji or the copy button above and paste it anywhere — chats, posts, documents and more.
Codes & Technical Details
- Emoji
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✉️ - Unicode
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U+2709 U+FE0F - HTML Entity
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✉️ - CSS
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content: "\2709\FE0F"; - JavaScript
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"\u{2709}\u{FE0F}" - UTF-8
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\xE2\x9C\x89\xEF\xB8\x8F - UTF-16
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\u2709\uFE0F - Shortcode
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:email:
Aliases & Keywords
Aliases: email, envelope
Keywords: envelope, email, objects
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the ✉️ Envelope emoji mean?
The Envelope emoji (✉️) belongs to the Objects category (mail). It is commonly used in messages relating to envelope, email, objects.
How do I copy the Envelope emoji?
Click or tap the Copy button on this page and the ✉️ emoji is placed on your clipboard, ready to paste into any app, chat, or document.
What is the Unicode of Envelope?
The Unicode codepoint sequence of the Envelope emoji is U+2709 U+FE0F. In HTML you can write it as ✉️.
When was the Envelope emoji added?
The Envelope emoji was added in Emoji version 0.6 and works on all modern devices and platforms.