Flashlight Emoji
Objects
A handheld, yellow-bodied flashlight emitting a bright beam of white light. It depicts a common battery-powered portable tool used to navigate in low-light environments.
Usage Context
Widely used to imply searching for something, shedding light on a mystery, or preparing for an outdoor trip like camping. It is frequently sent when someone needs to 'find' information or when chatting about power outages, often paired with 💡 for emphasis on discovery.
History
Added to the Unicode standard in 2010 as part of Emoji 1.0, this icon draws inspiration from the long-standing use of flashlights in emergency kits and night-time utility. Its design reflects the classic heavy-duty torches that became household staples throughout the 20th century.
Details
Glyph
🔦
Unicode
U+1F526
Shortcode
:emoji_u1f526:
HTML Entity
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Specifications
Vendor Microsoft
Category Objects
Subcategory light & video
Unicode Version 6.0
Emoji Version 1.0
License MIT
Microsoft Fluent License
Emoji graphics by Microsoft. © Microsoft Corporation. Licensed under MIT. Excludes assets such as Clippy, flags, and trademarks.
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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