keyboard Emoji

⌨️ · U+2328 U+FE0F · Emoji 1.0

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What does the keyboard emoji mean?

Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 · Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard

When discussing work, technology, or gaming, people reach for the ⌨️ emoji to represent a computer keyboard, which is a direct visual symbol for typing, computing, and digital communication, and is also used figuratively to convey the idea of writing, coding, or gaming, as well as in slang to express the act of typing away or being a prolific writer, with some users employing it to signal their profession or hobby as a programmer, writer, or gamer. The emoji is often used to add a touch of modernity and tech-savviness to text. It can also imply a sense of productivity or busyness. In a broader sense, the ⌨️ emoji represents the intersection of technology and human interaction.

How the keyboard emoji is used

The ⌨️ emoji is frequently used in texting and social media captions to convey a sense of being busy or productive, often with a tone of humor or irony, particularly among younger generations who are more familiar with digital communication. On platforms like TikTok and Twitter, the emoji is used to add a visual element to posts about gaming, programming, or writing, and to signal to others that the user is a member of a particular community or subculture. The tone of the emoji can vary greatly depending on the context, ranging from playful and lighthearted to serious and professional. In comments and forums, the ⌨️ emoji is used to express enthusiasm or expertise in tech-related topics.

keyboard emoji examples

How to copy the keyboard emoji

To use the keyboard emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+2328 U+FE0F), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.

More about keyboard

Also known as

computer

keyboard emoji on different platforms

How the keyboard emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.

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Your device
Twitter / X (Twemoji) design
Twitter / X (Twemoji)
Google Noto Color Emoji design
Google Noto Color Emoji
OpenMoji design
OpenMoji

keyboard Emoji Details

Emoji⌨️
Namekeyboard
CategoryObjects
CodepointsU+2328 U+FE0F
Shortcode:keyboard:
Emoji version1.0
Unicode version1.0
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keyboard Emoji FAQ

What does the keyboard emoji mean?

When discussing work, technology, or gaming, people reach for the ⌨️ emoji to represent a computer keyboard, which is a direct visual symbol for typing, computing, and digital communication, and is also used figuratively to convey the idea of writing, coding, or gaming, as well as in slang to express the act of typing away or being a prolific writer, with some users employing it to signal their profession or hobby as a programmer, writer, or gamer. The emoji is often used to add a touch of modernity and tech-savviness to text.

How do I copy and paste the keyboard emoji?

Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ⌨️ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.

What is the keyboard emoji Unicode codepoint?

It is U+2328 U+FE0F, introduced in Emoji version 1.0 (Unicode 1.0). Its shortcode is :keyboard:.

What are other names for the keyboard emoji?

People also search for the keyboard emoji as computer.

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