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Pencil Emoji

Objects • U+270F • Emoji 1.0 (2015)

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Character✏
HTML Entity✏
Shortcode:pencil:
URL Encoded%E2%9C%8F
CSS Escape\270F

What does the Pencil emoji mean?

The Pencil emoji shows ✏ and is a member of the Objects emoji category. The character is located at U+270F in the Unicode standard and was first available in Emoji 1.0, released in 2015. It is supported across all major operating systems and appears as a colour emoji on devices with an emoji font installed. It appears in tech content, household discussions, and everyday-item references.

Technical details

The Pencil emoji is part of the Objects category. Its Unicode code point is U+270F, and it was introduced in Emoji 1.0 in 2015. The official Unicode name is "Pencil". On most modern operating systems it renders as a full-colour emoji glyph, though the exact artwork differs between Apple, Google, Samsung, Microsoft, and other platform vendors.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Pencil mean?

The Pencil emoji shows ✏ and is a member of the Objects emoji category. The character is located at U+270F in the Unicode standard and was first available in Em...

What is the Unicode code point?

Encoded at U+270F, introduced in Emoji 1.0 (2015).

How do I copy it?

Click any copy button above, then paste with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V.

Is it free to use?

Yes. Emoji characters are part of the Unicode standard and can be used freely.