Information Emoji

Symbols

A lowercase serif 'i' enclosed within a circular border. The character stands out clearly, serving as a universal visual cue for helpful data or supplemental details.

Usage Context

This icon appears almost exclusively in software menus, public signage, and help sections to direct users toward FAQ pages or settings. It is often used to preface a note, tip, or clarification in a conversation, similar to how one might use the 💡 or ⚠️ emojis to grab attention.

History

The symbol originated from international signage standards created in the mid-20th century to help non-native speakers identify information booths in airports and train stations. It was added to the Unicode standard in 1993 to replicate these reliable, internationally recognized wayfinding markers for digital interfaces.

Details

Glyph

ℹ

Unicode

U+2139

Shortcode

:emoji_u2139:

HTML Entity

ℹ

Specifications

Vendor Microsoft

Category Symbols

Subcategory alphanum

Unicode Version 6.0

Emoji Version 1.0

License MIT

Microsoft Fluent License

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