What does ๐ Straight Ruler mean?
A straight ruler with measurement markings. It stands for measuring, math, geometry, precision and school. People use it for measurements and dimensions, DIY projects, drawing straight lines or comparing sizes. It can also mean doing something exactly right or strictly by the rules. For angles and technical drawing, ๐ is the triangular version.
๐ Straight Ruler is an emoji from the Objects category (office supplies), added in Emoji 0.6 in 2010. People use it in messages about angle, edge, math and straightedge.
Example messages
๐ Straight Ruler on Apple, Google, Microsoft & more
The code is the same everywhere, but every company draws its own artwork. This is how Straight Ruler looks on each platform.
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Straight Ruler emoji: questions & answers
How do I copy and paste the Straight Ruler 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 :straight_ruler:.
When was the Straight Ruler emoji added?
๐ Straight Ruler 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 Straight Ruler. The underlying code (U+1F4CF) 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.