What does ๐ Open File Folder mean?
An open file folder with papers inside. It suggests opening, browsing or working through files and documents: reviewing a project, digging into archives or opening up a case. People use it for โhere are the filesโ, research dumps and organized resources. Compared with the closed ๐, it implies something active or currently being looked at.
๐ Open File Folder is an emoji from the Objects category (office supplies), added in Emoji 0.6 in 2010.
Example messages
๐ Open File Folder on Apple, Google, Microsoft & more
The code is the same everywhere, but every company draws its own artwork. This is how Open File Folder looks on each platform.
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Open File Folder emoji: questions & answers
How do I copy and paste the Open File Folder emoji?
Press the Copy button at the top of this page and ๐ is copied to your clipboard. Then paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V, Cmd+V or a long press on your phone. In Slack, Discord and GitHub you can also type the shortcode :open_file_folder:.
When was the Open File Folder emoji added?
๐ Open File Folder was added in Emoji 0.6, released in 2010. It is supported on all current versions of iOS, Android, Windows and macOS.
Why does ๐ look different on my phone?
Every platform draws its own artwork for Open File Folder. The underlying code (U+1F4C2) is the same everywhere, so the person you send it to always gets the same emoji, just in their deviceโs style. Compare the designs in the platform section above.