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📚 Books Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Spot this stack of colorful books, representing a collection of knowledge, a library, extensive reading, and the accumulation of learning.
When to Use
Use for libraries, book collections, studying, education, or being well-read.
Example Usage
- “Library haul today 📚”
- “Studying for finals 📚😩”
- “My reading list keeps growing 📚”
Popular Combinations
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Academic study
📚☕
Study session
📚🧠
Knowledge accumulation
How Books looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 📚 mean in a text message?▼
Spot this stack of colorful books, representing a collection of knowledge, a library, extensive reading, and the accumulation of learning. Use for libraries, book collections, studying, education, or being well-read. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
What does 📚 represent in different cultures?▼
Object emoji can carry different cultural associations. While the Books emoji has a standard meaning defined by Unicode, its connotations may vary — some objects are everyday items in one culture but symbolic in another. Context and audience matter.
Is 📚 supported on older devices?▼
Support depends on the Unicode version. Older emoji (Unicode 6.0-8.0, roughly 2010-2015) work on virtually all modern devices. Newer additions may show as empty squares □ on devices that haven't updated. Check the Unicode version listed above.
What is the shortcode for 📚?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:books:` to insert the Books emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f4da
Category
Objects
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:books:Keywords
literaturelibrarystudy
When to Use 📚 Books
Use for libraries, book collections, studying, education, or being well-read.
- •Send 📚 when you want to express or reference "books" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 📚 in conversations about literature or library to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 📚 Books on social media posts, stories, or comments related to books
- •Combine 📚 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about literature, library, study
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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