file cabinet
Unicode: 1F5C4
Description
A brown open folder icon, often seen on computer operating systems to represent directories or collections of files. It's depicted with a tab on top and a flap, making it look like a physical file folder.
Group:
Objects > office
Status:
unqualified
Emotion:
Neutral, functional. Does not typically convey an emotion but rather represents an action or object.
Backstory
The folder icon has its roots in traditional office supplies, where physical cardboard or manila folders were used to store and categorize paper documents. With the advent of graphical user interfaces (GUIs) in computing, this familiar item was adopted as a metaphor for digital directories, making it intuitive for users to understand how to organize their computer files. It was introduced as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010. Its design is based on the physical folder, which has been a staple in office environments for decades.
Usage Examples
- 'I need to put this document in the 'Projects' 📄.'
- 'Check the 'Downloads' 📄 for the file.'
- 'Organize your photos into different 📄s.'
- 'The main program files are in this 📄.'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Universally recognized as a symbol for organizing digital files and documents.
East Asian culture:
Same as Western culture, a standard icon for file management.