envelope

✉️

envelope

✉️ represents envelope, typically shown as a flat envelope with a rectangular shape and a V-shaped flap meeting at the center.

An envelope is a flat paper container used to enclose letters or documents for mailing. It is a fundamental tool in postal systems and is frequently used as a digital metaphor for electronic mail.

This symbol represents the private exchange of ideas and the act of reaching out to others. It suggests a formal connection or the arrival of news, whether through traditional post or modern technology.

In digital conversations, ✉️ is used to signal that a message has been sent or received. Common examples include: "Check your ✉️ for the details," "I just dropped the ✉️ in the mailbox," or "Waiting for an ✉️ from the recruiter."

Groups
Subgroups
Unicode
U+2709 U+FE0F
Variant status
Fully-qualified
Emoji version
E0.6

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