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A triangular ruler used for technical drawing or measuring angles.

A triangular ruler used for technical drawing or measuring angles. Emoji

Objects

A yellow or orange plastic drafting tool shaped as a right-angled triangle. The tool features clear scale markings along its edges, typically used for drawing precise angles and straight lines.

Usage Context

This emoji is frequently used in discussions involving mathematics, geometry, architecture, or DIY home improvement projects. It pairs well with other drafting supplies like ✏️ or 📏 to denote planning, construction, or academic work.

History

Included in Unicode 6.0 in 2010, this icon was added to support the growing need for educational and professional office icons as smartphone use expanded into classrooms and architecture firms. It remains a staple of early CAD-era design culture.

Details

Glyph
📐
Unicode
U+1F4D0
Shortcode
:emoji_u1f4d0:
HTML Entity
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Specifications

Vendor Twitter/X
Category Objects
Subcategory office
Unicode Version 6.0
Emoji Version 1.0
License CC-BY 4.0
Tags
triangular rulerstationerymatharchitectsketchsettrianglegeometrydraftingengineeringmeasurementschool

Twemoji Attribution

Emoji graphics by Twitter/X, licensed under CC-BY 4.0

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