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📎 Paperclip Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Humble metal paperclip holding things together since 1899. Microsoft tried to make it famous with Clippy, and the emoji version carries on that legacy of being helpful. It's the attachment icon, the "here's the doc" signal, and a weirdly satisfying fidget toy.
When to Use
Use for attachments, organizing papers, or email attachments.
Example Usage
- “Attached 📎”
- “Paperwork 📎”
- “Organizing 📎”
Popular Combinations
📎📄
Documents attached
📎📧
Email attachment
📎📁
Filed together
How Paperclip 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?▼
Humble metal paperclip holding things together since 1899. Microsoft tried to make it famous with Clippy, and the emoji version carries on that legacy of being helpful. It's the attachment icon, the "here's the doc" signal, and a weirdly satisfying fidget toy. Use for attachments, organizing papers, or email attachments. 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 Paperclip 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 `:paperclip:` to insert the Paperclip emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f4ce
Category
Objects
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:paperclip:Keywords
documentsstationery
When to Use 📎 Paperclip
Use for attachments, organizing papers, or email attachments.
- •Send 📎 when you want to express or reference "paperclip" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 📎 in conversations about documents or stationery to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 📎 Paperclip on social media posts, stories, or comments related to paperclip
- •Combine 📎 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about documents, stationery
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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