Link Emoji
Objects
Two interlocking metal rings angled to mimic a section of a heavy-duty chain. It serves as a visual shorthand for connectivity, attachment, or the joining of two distinct pieces of information.
Usage Context
This emoji is the go-to graphic for sharing URLs or indicating that two topics are related. People frequently use it to signal that they are posting an external article or to denote a strong partnership between two entities. It is often used alongside the 📎 paperclip or the 🌐 globe to emphasize digital resources.
History
Added in Unicode 6.0 in 2010, the link icon draws its design roots from the early web era, where the 'chain link' became the standard graphical icon for a hyperlink. It transitioned from a navigational web element to a universal way to express 'connectedness' in chat and social media.
Details
Glyph
🔗
Unicode
U+1F517
Shortcode
:emoji_u1f517:
HTML Entity
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Specifications
Vendor Google
Category Objects
Subcategory tool
Unicode Version 6.0
Emoji Version 1.0
License Apache-2.0 / OFL-1.1
Google Noto License
Emoji graphics by Google. © Google Inc. Licensed under Apache License 2.0 and SIL Open Font License 1.1 where applicable.
Noto Color Emoji graphics are copyrighted by Google Inc. and licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0. Font files may also be subject to the SIL Open Font License, Version 1.1.
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