🆔
ID button
Unicode: 1F194
Description
A squared symbol with the capital letter 'ID' inside, typically in white on a blue or black background.
Group:
Symbols > alphanum
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral; it conveys identification or a specific identifier.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010). It is one of many squared character emojis designed to represent common abbreviations or symbols used in digital interfaces and text.
Usage Examples
- Indicating an identification number: 'Please provide your ID for verification. 🆔'
- Referring to an ID card: 'Don't forget your ID when entering the building. 🆔'
- Symbolizing identification in general: 'This app requires user ID. 🆔'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Universally understood as 'identification' or 'ID'. Used in contexts like 'ID card' or 'identification number'.
East Asian culture:
Similar meaning, often appearing on digital platforms or documents.
Global usage:
The meaning is consistent across most cultures due to its functional nature.