v2.0

๐Ÿ“ฉ๐Ÿ“ฉ Envelope with Arrow Emoji EmojiUnicode: 1F4E9

A message with an arrival arrow.

Released in Introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010) and added to Emoji 1.0 (2015).

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Meaning and Interpretation

"The ๐Ÿ“ฉ emoji, commonly known as the 'Envelope with Arrow', represents an incoming message, mail delivery, or receiving a notification. It often signifies that a person has successfully sent or received written communication, typically via email or postal service."

Symbolism

  • Incoming Email: The icon of a letter with a downward arrow often symbolizes an incoming email or text message in digital communication.
  • New Notification: It can represent the arrival of a notification on a device, similar to how we receive alerts for new messages.
  • Postal Service: As it features an envelope, this emoji can also allude to traditional mail deliveries, letters, or other forms of physical correspondence.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • To indicate that youโ€™ve just sent or received an important email.
  • When notifying others about an incoming message or letter.
  • To symbolize you are checking or handling messages or notifications.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Hey, I just sent the details for tomorrowโ€™s meeting ๐Ÿ“ฉ. Let me know if you get them!
Check your inbox ๐Ÿ“ฉ, you should have the confirmation email now.
Just got this sweet letter from an old friend ๐Ÿ“ฉ. Nostalgic times!
๐Ÿ“ฉ Youโ€™ve got mail!
Finish your food and we can reply to those work emails ๐Ÿ“ฉ together.

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • The ๐Ÿ“ฉ emoji is best used in casual or semi-formal communication to indicate the sending or receiving of digital or physical mail.
  • Avoid using this emoji when sharing sensitive or official messages where clarity and professionalism are required.
  • Works well with other communication-related emojis, such as ๐Ÿ“ง (E-Mail) for clear context.

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๐Ÿ“ง

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Envelope

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Outbox Tray

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Inbox Tray

Symbolizes incoming messages and documents.

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Postbox

Represents sending physical mail via a postal service.