Window Emoji

Objects

A view through a square, white-framed window showing a blue sky and a fluffy white cloud. It features clear glass panes separated by a grid, depicting a standard architectural opening built into a wall.

Usage Context

Frequently used to discuss home improvement, interior design, or the act of 'looking out' at the world. People often use it to signal a need for fresh air, a change of scenery, or to caption photos of beautiful views, sometimes pairing it with 🏡 or ☁️ to complete the scene.

History

Added in 2020 as part of Unicode 13.0, this emoji emerged as users requested more household objects to represent their domestic lives. Its release coincided with a global shift toward remote work and home-centered living, turning the window into a common icon for the view from one's own space.

Details

Glyph

🪟

Unicode

U+1FA9F

Shortcode

:emoji_u1fa9f:

HTML Entity

&#xD83E;&#xDE9F;

Specifications

Vendor Microsoft

Category Objects

Subcategory household

Unicode Version 6.0

Emoji Version 1.0

License MIT

Microsoft Fluent License

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