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card file box

Unicode: 1F5C3 FE0F

Description

A brown, three-ring binder with a light grey or white spine and three silver rings, typically shown closed. The binder often has a slight texture and a shadow, giving it a three-dimensional appearance.

Group:

Objects > office

Status:

fully-qualified

Emotion:

Neutral, practical. Represents organization, administration, documentation, learning, or official matters. Can evoke a sense of seriousness or preparedness.

Backstory

This emoji was approved as part of Unicode 7.0 in 2014 under the name 'Page with Curl' but the visual representation shifted significantly to a 'Notebook' or 'Binder' before settling on its current appearance. It signifies structured information and archival purposes in digital communication.

Usage Examples

  • Organizing notes: 'Time to get all my research into this folder 🗃️.'
  • Administrative tasks: 'Need to file these reports 🗃️.'
  • Document preparation: 'Creating a new project brief 🗃️.'
  • Study materials: 'All my class notes are in here 🗃️.'

Cultural Differences

Western culture:

Commonly associated with school, office work, legal documents, or bureaucratic processes. Represents a structured approach to information.

East Asian culture:

Similar associations with education and professional environments. Can also imply careful planning or archiving.