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📥 Inbox Tray Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
That classic tray with an arrow pointing down into it, representing incoming messages, downloads, and receiving items. The classic inbox symbol.
When to Use
Use for receiving messages, email inbox, downloads, or incoming items and information.
Example Usage
- “Check your inbox 📥”
- “Downloading now 📥”
- “Incoming! 📥”
Popular Combinations
📥📧
New email
📥💾
Downloading file
📥📦
Receiving package
How Inbox Tray looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
Related Emojis
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 📥 mean in a text message?▼
That classic tray with an arrow pointing down into it, representing incoming messages, downloads, and receiving items. The classic inbox symbol. Use for receiving messages, email inbox, downloads, or incoming items and information. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
What does 📥 represent in different cultures?▼
Object emoji can carry different cultural associations. While the Inbox Tray emoji has a standard meaning defined by Unicode, its connotations may vary — some objects are everyday items in one culture but symbolic in another. Context and audience matter.
Is 📥 supported on older devices?▼
Support depends on the Unicode version. Older emoji (Unicode 6.0-8.0, roughly 2010-2015) work on virtually all modern devices. Newer additions may show as empty squares □ on devices that haven't updated. Check the Unicode version listed above.
What is the shortcode for 📥?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:inbox_tray:` to insert the Inbox Tray emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f4e5
Category
Objects
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:inbox_tray:Keywords
emaildocuments
When to Use 📥 Inbox Tray
Use for receiving messages, email inbox, downloads, or incoming items and information.
- •Send 📥 when you want to express or reference "inbox tray" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 📥 in conversations about email or documents to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 📥 Inbox Tray on social media posts, stories, or comments related to inbox tray
- •Combine 📥 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about email, documents
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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