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Information Emoji

Symbols • U+2139 U+FE0F • Emoji 1.0 (2015)

Copy the Information emoji

Characterℹ️
HTML Entityℹ️
Shortcode:information:
URL Encoded%E2%84%B9%EF%B8%8F
CSS Escape\2139\FE0F

What does the Information emoji mean?

Represented by the character ℹ️, the Information emoji is classified under Symbols. It captures the idea of information in a single, cross-platform glyph that readers understand at a glance. Unicode maps this character to U+2139 U+FE0F and it first shipped in Emoji 1.0 (2015). The code point ensures the same underlying meaning even though visual art varies by vendor. In bios, headers, and captions this mark helps organise information, create rhythm, and make key terms pop on small screens. On Apple, Google, Samsung, Microsoft and other vendors the artwork differs slightly — colour palette, shading, and line weight change — but the core concept of information stays identical, so the emoji remains universally readable. You can copy this emoji as the character itself (ℹ️), as an HTML entity (ℹ️), or as a shortcode (:information:) for platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub.

This detailed meaning was written by the UseEmoji editorial team after reviewing Unicode CLDR data and real-world usage. For quick identification, think of this emoji as shorthand for information — it conveys that idea faster than words while keeping the message friendly and scannable.

How to use the Information emoji

  • In chat: Drop ℹ️ into a sentence where you would normally write “information” to add tone and visual interest.
  • On social media: Pair ℹ️ with a keyword or hashtag to make captions more searchable and expressive.
  • In documents and code: Use the HTML entity ℹ️ or shortcode :information: when the raw character may be escaped or unsupported.

Technical details & cross-platform notes

CategorySymbols
Unicode code pointU+2139 U+FE0F
Introduced inEmoji 1.0 (2015)
Shortcode:information:
HTML entityℹ️
Platform renderingApple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each draw their own glyph. The meaning stays information everywhere — only the art style changes.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Information mean?

Represented by the character ℹ️, the Information emoji is classified under Symbols. It captures the idea of information in a single, cross-platform glyph that readers understand at a glance. Unicode m...

What is the Unicode code point?

Encoded at U+2139 U+FE0F, introduced in Emoji 1.0 (2015). Official name: "Information".

How do I copy the Information emoji?

Click any Copy button above (Character, HTML Entity, Shortcode, CSS), then paste with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. On mobile, long-press to paste.

Is the Information emoji free to use?

Yes. The Unicode character is free for personal and commercial copy. Vendor-specific artwork is copyrighted — copy the character, not the image file.

How is Information used in context?

It adds visual shorthand for information in social posts, messages, and documents where an image conveys tone faster than words.

Does it look the same on every device?

Meaning is identical, but art differs: Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each render ℹ️ with their own style, colour, and shading.