v2.0

📇Card Index EmojiUnicode: 1F4C7

Represents a box for index cards.

Released in The card index emoji was introduced in Unicode 7.0 in 2014 as part of a set of office and productivity symbols.

card indexindex boxfile organizerrolodexcontact listaddress bookcatalogdatabasefiling systemrecords

Meaning and Interpretation

"The 📇 emoji depicts a card index, typically a tray or box filled with index cards used for organizing information such as contacts, addresses, or records. It symbolizes traditional methods of categorization and quick data retrieval, often evoking nostalgia for pre-digital systems like Rolodexes. In modern contexts, it represents efficiency in managing lists, databases, or filing systems, making it popular in discussions about productivity, archiving, and personal organization tools."

Symbolism

Organization of information for easy access
Efficient data storage and retrieval methods
Traditional filing and categorization systems

Common Usage Scenarios

Professional settings for discussing databases, contacts, or record-keeping
Personal contexts like managing address books or home filing systems
Educational environments for catalogs, indices, or research organization

Usage Examples in Conversation

Hey, I finally organized my contacts in a new app—it's like having a digital 📇!

We should set up a card index for all these client details, right? 📇 makes it so easy.

Remember that old Rolodex at grandma's house? Totally reminds me of 📇 when I'm sorting files.

Let's add these names to our address book 📇 before the meeting starts.

I'm trying to declutter my desk; maybe a simple 📇 system will help keep things tidy.

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

Use 📇 in contexts related to organization to clarify you're discussing lists or files.
Avoid using it in overly casual chats where it might confuse the conversation; pair it with explanations.
Combine with other emojis like 📂 for folders to enhance meaning and provide more context.