What does Eraser mean?
An eraser, the rubber block used to rub out pencil marks. As a very recent addition from Emoji 18.0, it may not display on older phones and apps yet. Its natural meanings are undoing mistakes, starting over, taking back something you regret saying or wiping a memory away. Students and artists can use it for corrections, and it pairs naturally with ✏️ for drafts and edits.
Eraser is an emoji from the Objects category (writing tools), added in Emoji 18.0 in 2026. It is one of the newest emojis, so older phones and computers may not display it until they get a system update.
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Eraser on Apple, Google, Microsoft & more
The code is the same everywhere, but every company draws its own artwork. This is how Eraser looks on each platform.
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How do I copy and paste the Eraser emoji?
Press the Copy button at the top of this page and is copied to your clipboard. Then paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V, Cmd+V or a long press on your phone.
When was the Eraser emoji added?
Eraser was added in Emoji 18.0, released in 2026. Because it is so new, it only shows up on devices with the latest system updates; older devices may show an empty box instead.
Why does look different on my phone?
Every platform draws its own artwork for Eraser. The underlying code (U+1FA8C) is the same everywhere, so the person you send it to always gets the same emoji, just in their device’s style. Compare the designs in the platform section above.