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📎Paperclip EmojiUnicode: 1F4CE

Represents a metal clip for papers.

Released in The paperclip emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 in 2010 as part of the standard set for office and everyday objects.

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Meaning and Interpretation

The paperclip emoji (📎) symbolizes a small metal device used to hold sheets of paper together. It is commonly employed in digital communication to represent attachments in emails or messages, to indicate connections between ideas, and to evoke themes of organization and linking information in both literal and metaphorical contexts. Originating from office supplies, it has evolved to convey efficiency, simplicity, and the act of binding elements together in modern conversations.

Symbolism

  • Attachment: Often used to denote attached files or documents in emails and messages.
  • Connection: Symbolizes linking ideas, objects, or people, representing unity or relationships.
  • Organization: Represents tools for keeping things orderly, like in workplaces or daily planning.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • Indicating file attachments in emails or messaging apps during professional or personal exchanges.
  • Discussing office supplies, stationery, or organizational tasks in conversations.
  • Metaphorically linking concepts or ideas in creative discussions, such as brainstorming sessions.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Hey, I just emailed you the photos 📎, make sure to check them out!
This report ties in with our last meeting 📎, let's review it together.
Don't forget to add the attachment to your message 📎, it's important.
I linked this idea to your suggestion 📎, what do you think?
Sent you the docs 📎, let me know if you need anything else.

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Use it in contexts related to documents or attachments to ensure clarity and avoid confusion with other meanings.
  • Pair it with descriptive text or other emojis, like 📧 for emails, to make your message more precise.
  • Avoid overusing it in casual chats where it might dilute the conversation or seem out of place.

Related Emojis

📄

Page Facing Up

Represents a sheet of paper or document, often used for file-related discussions.

✉️

Envelope

Used for emails or letters, commonly paired with attachments.

📧

E-Mail

Symbolizes electronic mail, ideal for digital communication scenarios.

📋

Clipboard

Indicates copying or holding text, similar to organizing information.

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Linked Paperclips

Represents multiple connections, emphasizing links between items.

📂

Open File Folder

Used for folders and file management, relating to organization.

📁

File Folder

Denotes closed folders, for storage and categorization of documents.

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Card File Box

Symbolizes storage boxes for cards or files, akin to archival tools.

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Printer

Represents printing documents, often linked to office workflows.

📝

Memo

Used for notes or writing, connecting to document creation and attachments.