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💻 Laptop Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Desktop computer monitor — the work-from-home mascot. Paired with ☕ it means "grinding," paired with 🌙 it means "still at it at 2am." Most platforms show a generic monitor; Apple's version has evolved from a classic CRT to a sleek iMac-like design over the years.
When to Use
Use for work, tech content, computing, or expressing digital lifestyle.
Example Usage
- “Work mode 💻”
- “Coding all day 💻”
- “Tech life 💻”
Popular Combinations
💻☕
Coding with coffee
💻🤓
Tech nerd
💻🌙
Late night coding
How Laptop 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 💻 mean in a text message?▼
Desktop computer monitor — the work-from-home mascot. Paired with ☕ it means "grinding," paired with 🌙 it means "still at it at 2am." Most platforms show a generic monitor; Apple's version has evolved from a classic CRT to a sleek iMac-like design over the years. Use for work, tech content, computing, or expressing digital lifestyle. 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 Laptop 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 `:computer:` to insert the Laptop emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f4bb
Category
Objects
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:computer:Keywords
computertechnologyscreendisplaymonitor
When to Use 💻 Laptop
Use for work, tech content, computing, or expressing digital lifestyle.
- •Send 💻 when you want to express or reference "laptop" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 💻 in conversations about computer or technology to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 💻 Laptop on social media posts, stories, or comments related to laptop
- •Combine 💻 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about computer, technology, screen
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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