magnifying glass tilted right
Unicode: 1F50E
Description
A magnifying glass tilted to the right, often accompanied by a plus sign, signifying a search or enlarge function. It typically has a black handle and a clear, round lens.
Group:
Objects > light & video
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, or indicating curiosity and a desire to find or inspect something.
Backstory
The magnifying glass has been a symbol of investigation and discovery for centuries. In digital interfaces, it became a standard icon for 'search' functionality due to its association with close examination. The 'plus' sign often accompanies it to indicate 'zoom in' or 'enlarge'. This specific emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010).
Usage Examples
- Searching for information: "Let me use the 🔍 to find out more."
- Indicating a search bar: "Click the 🔍 icon to open the search field."
- Suggesting an investigation: "We need to 🔍 into this issue further."
- Referring to zooming in: "You can 🔍 in on the image to see the details."
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Universally recognized as an icon for searching, zooming in, or inspecting details.
East Asian culture:
Also universally recognized for search and zoom functions, with no significant cultural deviations from Western usage.