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📤Outbox Tray EmojiUnicode: 1F4E4
Symbol for outgoing items.
Released in The Outbox Tray emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 in 2010 as part of standard emoji sets, commonly used in messaging apps and email clients to denote items that are sent or pending dispatch.
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Meaning and Interpretation
The Outbox Tray emoji (📤) represents an outbox, which is typically a tray or folder in email systems where messages are placed before or after being sent. It symbolizes the process of dispatching information, items, or communications outward, often indicating that something has been submitted for delivery. This emoji is frequently used in digital contexts to convey the idea of sending emails, packages, or updates, making it a visual shorthand for outgoing actions in everyday online interactions.
Symbolism
- Sending messages or communications
- Outgoing actions and departures
- Dispatching items like mail or packages
Common Usage Scenarios
- In email conversations to indicate that a message has been sent
- On social media for shipping or delivery updates
- In professional chats to show documents or files being dispatched
Usage Examples in Conversation
Hey, I just sent you that important file! 📤 Don't forget to check your inbox.
My order is on its way now. 📤 Should arrive by tomorrow!
Finally hit send on my resume. 📤 Fingers crossed for a response.
Outbox is cleared—emails are off to the team. 📤 Let's get this project started.
Sending you a virtual hug from afar. 📤 Miss you!
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Use it sparingly in formal emails to avoid cluttering the message.
- Pair it with context, like mentioning what was sent, for better understanding.
- Avoid using it in urgent situations where clear text is needed instead.