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📩 Envelope with Arrow Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Meet the envelope with an arrow, representing incoming mail, email being received, or a message being delivered. It suggests an important communication on its way.
When to Use
Use when receiving important mail, expecting a delivery, or indicating an incoming message.
Example Usage
- “You've got mail! 📩”
- “Important letter incoming 📩”
- “Reply sent 📩✅”
Popular Combinations
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Mail delivery
📩❗
Important incoming mail
📩💌
Love letter arriving
How Envelope with Arrow 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?▼
Meet the envelope with an arrow, representing incoming mail, email being received, or a message being delivered. It suggests an important communication on its way. Use when receiving important mail, expecting a delivery, or indicating an incoming message. 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 Envelope with Arrow 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 `:envelope_with_arrow:` to insert the Envelope with Arrow emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f4e9
Category
Objects
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:envelope_with_arrow:Keywords
emailcommunication
When to Use 📩 Envelope with Arrow
Use when receiving important mail, expecting a delivery, or indicating an incoming message.
- •Send 📩 when you want to express or reference "envelope with arrow" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 📩 in conversations about email or communication to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 📩 Envelope with Arrow on social media posts, stories, or comments related to envelope with arrow
- •Combine 📩 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about email, communication
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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