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📇📇 Rolodex Card Index Emoji EmojiUnicode: 1F4C7

Symbol of organization and records.

Released in This emoji was added in Unicode 6.0, which was released in 2010, and it became part of Emoji 1.0 in 2015.

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Meaning and Interpretation

"The 📇 Rolodex Card Index emoji represents organization, record-keeping, and storing information in a traditional manner. Its design depicts a Rolodex - an old-style rotating card file system for storing business cards or contact details. This emoji is often used in conversations about managing contacts, organizing data, professional networking, or general administration tasks in offices or business environments."

Symbolism

  • Organization: Symbolizes keeping track of information and business contacts.
  • Records: Represents data or information storage, especially physical files or archives.
  • Professionalism: Sometimes used to refer to networking, professional work, or administrative tasks.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • When talking about organizing contacts or files in a business or personal context.
  • In conversations about old-school business tools or archival methods, often with a nostalgic reference.
  • To symbolize tasks, record-keeping, or administrative duties at work.

Usage Examples in Conversation

I'm finally done organizing the 🌐 sales leads into my digital Rolodex 📇. Feels so satisfying!
I found some old business contacts in my father's Rolodex 📇; it was like a time capsule!
Need to file away the customer info manually 📇, sometimes old-school methods work best!
At work today, I felt like an archivist looking through all those files 📇🤓
Time to update the directory! 📇 I'm adding a few new people to the contact list.

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Use 📇 as a metaphor for organization or when referencing old-school office equipment.
  • Avoid using it in digital-heavy discussions as it may seem outdated. Opt for more modern storage-related emojis like 💻 or 🗃️, if needed.
  • Be careful when using it in casual chat with younger people as they may not be familiar with the concept of a Rolodex.

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