Its official Unicode name is clapper board, filed under light, film & video in the objects group. Keyboards find it when you search for “action”, “board”, “clapper”, “movie”.
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Questions
What does the clapper board emoji mean?
🎬️ is the clapper board emoji, part of the “light, film & video” set in objects. It is used for action, board, clapper, movie, and its exact tone depends on the conversation.
How do I copy and paste the clapper board emoji?
Tap the Copy button on this page and paste 🎬️ anywhere. On a keyboard, search your emoji panel for “action”.
When was the clapper board emoji added?
It arrived in Emoji 0.6, part of the original set carried over from Japanese phone carriers. Support depends on your phone’s software version.
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