An open folder used to organize documents. Emoji
Objects
A yellow, three-dimensional file folder shown in an open position, revealing an empty space inside. It acts as a visual shorthand for accessing stored information or initiating a directory search on a computer.
Usage Context
This icon is the standard way to signify that a user is opening a directory, loading a saved project, or browsing through files. It is frequently used in digital workspaces to indicate that a folder has been accessed, contrasting with the closed 📁 version, which typically represents a folder containing data that has yet to be viewed.
History
Based on the physical Manila folders used in office filing cabinets for decades, this graphic was translated into early graphical user interfaces (GUIs) in the 1980s. It was added to the Unicode standard in 2010 to ensure consistent navigation cues across modern mobile operating systems.
Details
Glyph
📂
Unicode
U+1F4C2
Shortcode
:emoji_u1f4c2:
HTML Entity
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Specifications
Vendor Microsoft
Category Objects
Subcategory office
Unicode Version 6.0
Emoji Version 1.0
License MIT
Microsoft Fluent License
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Microsoft Fluent Emoji assets are licensed under the MIT License. Certain assets—such as Clippy, country flags, and Microsoft product/brand trademarks—are excluded from this license and may not be used without separate permission.
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