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Emoji meanings, categories, and Unicode codes

Popular emoji by category with names, search, shortcodes, Unicode sequences, and one-click copying.

111 emoji

Smileys and emotion

Smiles, laughter, surprise, sadness, and other emotions.

16 emoji

People and gestures

Gestures, hands, people, professions, and communication.

14 emoji

Animals and nature

Animals, plants, weather, and natural phenomena.

14 emoji

Food and drink

Fruit, meals, sweets, and drinks.

12 emoji

Activities and events

Sports, games, creativity, celebrations, and awards.

10 emoji

Travel and places

Transport, buildings, landmarks, and navigation.

12 emoji

Objects

Technology, tools, stationery, and everyday objects.

12 emoji

Symbols

Hearts, statuses, warnings, signs, and buttons.

12 emoji

Flags

Country flags and special-purpose flags.

9 emoji
Unicode

How emoji are encoded

One code point

Simple emoji such as 😀 are represented by a single Unicode code point: U+1F600.

Emoji presentation

U+FE0F is a variation selector that requests colorful emoji presentation for a character that can also look like text.

Joined sequences

A zero-width joiner (U+200D) combines people, professions, objects, and other parts into one visible emoji.

Country flags

A country flag is usually a pair of regional indicator symbols derived from its two-letter country code.

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FAQ

Questions about emoji

How do I copy an emoji?

Select the large emoji on its card. You can also copy its Unicode sequence or common shortcode using the smaller controls below it.

Why does an emoji look different on another device?

Unicode defines the meaning and code points, while Apple, Google, Microsoft, and other platforms draw their own artwork.

What does U+FE0F mean in an emoji code?

It is a variation selector that asks the platform to display the preceding character in emoji style rather than plain text style.

Why do some emoji have several Unicode codes?

Flags, professions, families, and many other emoji are sequences joined from multiple code points, sometimes with a zero-width joiner.

Do emoji shortcodes work everywhere?

No. Shortcodes such as :thumbsup: are conventions used by particular apps, not a universal part of Unicode. Copy the emoji itself for the broadest compatibility.