🗂
card index dividers
Unicode: 1F5C2
Description
A folded square piece of paper, typically white, with a downward-pointing corner on the top left or right.
Group:
Objects > office
Status:
unqualified
Emotion:
Neutral, typically represents a document, file, or paper.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010). It is a basic representation of a file or document icon found in many operating systems and software applications, providing a generic symbol for 'paper' or 'file'.
Usage Examples
- Indicating a file: 'Please open this file 🗂️ to see the details.'
- Referring to paperwork: 'I need to fill out some forms 📄 for the application.'
- Sharing a document: 'Here's the agenda for the meeting 📄.'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used to denote a file, a document of some kind, or a blank piece of paper. Can be used in contexts of paperwork, forms, or digital files.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage, often signifying a document or piece of paper within digital interfaces or discussions about paperwork.