Inbox tray Emoji
Objects
An open, square-shaped container, typically colored blue or grey, featuring a downward-pointing arrow centered above it. The arrow signifies items being deposited into the tray, representing a clear focal point for incoming information.
Usage Context
Used to signal that a message, document, or request has been received. It is the go-to icon for checking your digital mailbox, confirming a file download, or prompting someone to look at their private messages. It is frequently used alongside 📤 to represent the complete cycle of digital communication.
History
Part of the original set of graphical symbols integrated into Unicode 6.0 in 2010. Its design stems from the physical desktop organizers found in mid-century office environments, which were subsequently adapted for early computer operating systems to help users organize incoming data folders.
Details
Glyph
📥
Unicode
U+1F4E5
Shortcode
:emoji_u1f4e5:
HTML Entity
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Specifications
Vendor Microsoft
Category Objects
Subcategory mail
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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