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📝 Memo Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Styled as a memo pad with a pencil, representing writing, note-taking, documentation, and record-keeping. It is the classic symbol for taking notes and drafting content.
When to Use
Use for writing, note-taking, documentation, content creation, or making lists.
Example Usage
- “Taking notes 📝”
- “Writing my to-do list 📝”
- “Blog post in progress 📝✍️”
Popular Combinations
📝💡
Writing down ideas
📝✅
Checklist / to-do
📝📚
Study notes
How Memo 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?▼
Styled as a memo pad with a pencil, representing writing, note-taking, documentation, and record-keeping. It is the classic symbol for taking notes and drafting content. Use for writing, note-taking, documentation, content creation, or making lists. 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 Memo 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 `:memo:` to insert the Memo emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f4dd
Category
Objects
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:memo:Keywords
pencilwritedocumentsstationerypaperwritinglegalexamquizteststudycompose
When to Use 📝 Memo
Use for writing, note-taking, documentation, content creation, or making lists.
- •Send 📝 when you want to express or reference "memo" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 📝 in conversations about pencil or write to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 📝 Memo on social media posts, stories, or comments related to memo
- •Combine 📝 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about pencil, write, documents
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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