๐ clipboard Emoji - Copy & Paste Free
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What Does the ๐ clipboard Emoji Mean?
A clipboard with a sheet of paper under the clip, usually showing ruled lines. It carries a specific tone that a plain page does not: somebody is checking, recording or assessing, which is why it reads as official even when the context is entirely informal. A page is passive and a clipboard implies a person standing behind it, which is a surprising amount of meaning for one piece of bent metal.
At a Glance
| Name | ๐ clipboard |
|---|---|
| Unicode Codepoint | U+1F4CB |
| Category | Objects |
| Introduced | Unicode 6.0 ยท iOS 6.0+ |
| Also Known As | clipboard |
Last updated: September 2026
clipboard on Different Platforms
This emoji may look different across platforms. Here is how clipboard emoji appears on popular platforms:
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About clipboard Emoji
Usage: Checklists and task posts use it heavily. Its biggest use by far is as a copy-to-clipboard icon in software, where the metaphor is so established that most people have no conscious link to the physical object. Sports and medical contexts use it straight, since both actually involve someone holding one.
Encoded in Unicode 6.0 in 2010 among the stationery from Japanese carrier sets. The copy-and-paste clipboard metaphor long predates the emoji, dating to research at Xerox PARC in the 1970s, which is why the icon felt immediately obvious when software adopted it.
What Does the ๐ clipboard Emoji Mean?
The ๐ emoji is part of the Objects category. It is commonly used in digital communication to visually represent clipboard.
First introduced in Unicode 6.0, this emoji has become a staple in everyday messaging across platforms including iOS, Android, WhatsApp, and social media.
You may also find this emoji by searching for its alternative names: clipboard.
Word Associations
People often pair the ๐ clipboard emoji with these words and ideas:
clipboard Emoji in Other Languages
How to say the ๐ clipboard emoji name around the world:
| English | ๐clipboard |
|---|---|
| Espaรฑol | ๐portapapeles |
| Franรงais | ๐presse-papiers |
| Deutsch | ๐Klemmbrett |
| ๆฅๆฌ่ช | ๐ใฏใชใใใใผใ |
| ไธญๆ | ๐ๅช่ดดๆฟ |
| เคนเคฟเคจเฅเคฆเฅ | ๐เคเฅเคฒเคฟเคชเคฌเฅเคฐเฅเคก |
| ุงูุนุฑุจูุฉ | ๐ููุญ ุญุงูุธุฉ |
Emoji names are based on the Unicode CLDR short names for each language.
Platform Support
This emoji is supported on iOS 6.0+, Android, Windows, macOS, and all major social media platforms including WhatsApp, Twitter, Instagram, Discord, Facebook, and TikTok.
How to Copy ๐
Simply click the "Copy" button above to copy ๐ clipboard emoji to your clipboard. You can then paste it anywhere - in text messages, social media posts, emails, or documents. Works on all devices and platforms!
Technical Details
Use these code snippets to add the ๐ clipboard emoji in your projects:
U+1F4CB📋📋content: '\1F4CB';"\u{1F4CB}""\U0001F4CB""\uD83D\uDCCB""\uD83D\uDCCB""\u{1F4CB}""\u{1F4CB}"Use these codes to insert the clipboard emoji in HTML, CSS, or JavaScript. Perfect for web developers and designers.
๐ clipboard Emoji in Real Chats
Here's how people use the ๐ clipboard emoji in everyday messages, captions and comments:
- โclipboard? Say less ๐โ: a quick reaction that works in any DM or group chat.
- โThis is such a Objects moment ๐โ: perfect for texts, Stories and captions.
- โ๐๐๐โ: stack the clipboard emoji for extra emphasis and vibes.
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๐ Usage Examples
Here are some practical ways to use the ๐ clipboard emoji in your messages:
- ๐ ticked off everything except the last one
- ๐ tap it and the whole thing copies
- the physio had a ๐ and a worrying expression
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ๐ mean copy in software?
The clipboard metaphor for temporary storage dates to research at Xerox PARC in the 1970s. By the time the emoji existed the association was already universal in computing.
What is the difference between ๐ and ๐?
Implication, mostly. A plain page is simply a document, while the clipboard suggests somebody is actively checking or recording something, which gives it an official tone the page lacks entirely.
When was the clipboard emoji added?
In 2010, among a large group of stationery and office objects. The Japanese carrier sets covered office life in unusual detail, which is why so many near-identical documents ended up in the standard.