Scroll Emoji
Copy the Scroll emoji
📜📜:scroll:%F0%9F%93%9C\1F4DCWhat does the Scroll emoji mean?
📜 is the Scroll emoji from the Objects collection. Like other Unicode emojis, it provides a compact visual shorthand for scroll that enhances tone and clarity in digital communication. Unicode maps this character to U+1F4DC and it first shipped in Emoji 1.0 (2015). The code point ensures the same underlying meaning even though visual art varies by vendor. People also use this object to imply action — building, fixing, reminding, or equipping — turning a noun into a visual verb that readers grasp immediately. On Apple, Google, Samsung, Microsoft and other vendors the artwork differs slightly — colour palette, shading, and line weight change — but the core concept of scroll stays identical, so the emoji remains universally readable. You can copy this emoji as the character itself (📜), as an HTML entity (📜), or as a shortcode (:scroll:) 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 scroll — it conveys that idea faster than words while keeping the message friendly and scannable.
How to use the Scroll emoji
- In chat: Drop 📜 into a sentence where you would normally write “scroll” to add tone and visual interest.
- On social media: Pair 📜 with a keyword or hashtag to make captions more searchable and expressive.
- In documents and code: Use the HTML entity 📜 or shortcode :scroll: when the raw character may be escaped or unsupported.
Technical details & cross-platform notes
| Category | Objects |
| Unicode code point | U+1F4DC |
| Introduced in | Emoji 1.0 (2015) |
| Shortcode | :scroll: |
| HTML entity | 📜 |
| Platform rendering | Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each draw their own glyph. The meaning stays scroll everywhere — only the art style changes. |
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Frequently asked questions
What does Scroll mean?
📜 is the Scroll emoji from the Objects collection. Like other Unicode emojis, it provides a compact visual shorthand for scroll that enhances tone and clarity in digital communication. Unicode maps t...
What is the Unicode code point?
Encoded at U+1F4DC, introduced in Emoji 1.0 (2015). Official name: "Scroll".
How do I copy the Scroll 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 Scroll 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 Scroll used in context?
It adds visual shorthand for scroll 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 📜 with their own style, colour, and shading.