memo Emoji
๐ ยท U+1F4DD ยท Emoji 0.6
What does the memo emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
A written document or note, the ๐ emoji represents a memo, letter, or other written communication, and is often used figuratively to represent writing, journalism, or authorship, as well as slang uses such as signing off or indicating a formal message. This emoji can also symbolize a to-do list, a reminder, or a note to oneself. In digital communication, the ๐ emoji is used to convey a sense of formality or importance. Its meaning can vary depending on the context in which it is used, but it is often associated with written communication and documentation.
How the memo emoji is used
Texting and messaging apps are common platforms where the ๐ emoji is used, particularly in professional or formal conversations, to indicate that a message is official or important. On social media, this emoji is often used in captions to indicate that a post is a written statement or a formal announcement, and its tone can range from serious to playful, depending on the context. The ๐ emoji is also used on platforms like TikTok and Twitter, where users may use it to sign off or add a touch of personality to their posts. Its usage can differ across generations and platforms, with younger users often using it in a more casual or ironic way.
memo emoji examples
- Just sent you a ๐ with all the details for the meeting
- My New Year's resolutions ๐ is getting longer by the day
How to copy the memo emoji
To use the memo 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+1F4DD), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
Also known as
memo emoji on different platforms
How the memo emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



memo Emoji Details
| Emoji | ๐ |
| Name | memo |
| Category | Objects |
| Codepoints | U+1F4DD |
| Shortcode | :memo: |
| Emoji version | 0.6 |
| Unicode version | 0.6 |
memo Emoji FAQ
A written document or note, the ๐ emoji represents a memo, letter, or other written communication, and is often used figuratively to represent writing, journalism, or authorship, as well as slang uses such as signing off or indicating a formal message. This emoji can also symbolize a to-do list, a reminder, or a note to oneself.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1F4DD, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :memo:.
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