✏️ Pencil emoji

Meaning

Its official Unicode name is pencil, filed under writing in the objects group. Keyboards find it when you search for “pencil”.

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What does the pencil emoji mean?

✏️ is the pencil emoji, part of the “writing” set in objects. It is used for pencil, and its exact tone depends on the conversation.

How do I copy and paste the pencil emoji?

Tap the Copy button on this page and paste ✏️ anywhere. On a keyboard, search your emoji panel for “pencil”.

When was the pencil 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.