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EMOJI

Envelope

Unicode information

NameEnvelope
Unicode nameENVELOPE
Code pointU+2709
HTML decimal✉
HTML hex✉
CSS\2709
JavaScript\u2709
CategorySymbols
Unicode15.1

Meaning of ✉ Envelope

The emoji is named Envelope. It belongs to the symbols group in Unicode Emoji. Its precise interpretation can vary with the message and context.

Common uses

  • Represent “Envelope” visually in messages and posts.
  • Add context or tone to digital conversations.
  • Use it in social media, chats, names and Unicode-compatible content.

How to type ✉ on Windows, Mac and mobile

Windows

The universal method is to use Copy on this page and paste ✉. On Windows 10/11 you can also press Win + . to open the emoji panel and find it by name.

Mac

Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer, search for Envelope, then double-click it to insert the character.

Microsoft Word

Type 2709 without U+, then immediately press Alt + X. Word converts the code into ✉. You can also use Insert → Symbol.

Google Docs

Open Insert → Special characters and search by name, or paste ✉ directly. For emoji, you can also use your operating system emoji picker.

iPhone / iPad

Open the emoji keyboard, find the emoji by name or category and tap it. You can also copy ✉ from SymbolDex. For a reusable shortcut, add a replacement under Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement.

Android

Open the emoji panel in Gboard or your keyboard, find the emoji and tap it. You can also copy ✉ from this page.

Linux

In many Linux apps using GTK/IBus, press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 2709, then confirm with Enter or Space. If your app does not support this method, copy and paste ✉.

Web and programming codes

Copy the representation you need for HTML, CSS, JavaScript or Python. For emoji sequences, SymbolDex includes every code point in the correct order.

HTML decimal✉
HTML hex✉
CSS content\2709
JavaScript\u2709
Python\u2709
Unicode text

Usage examples

✉ Envelope
Message ✉
Text + emoji ✉

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