open mailbox with raised flag Emoji
๐ฌ ยท U+1F4EC ยท Emoji 0.7
What does the open mailbox with raised flag emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
Email and mail services are often represented by the ๐ฌ symbol, which is frequently used to signify online communication, digital messages, and electronic correspondence. Literally, it depicts an open mailbox with a raised flag, indicating that mail has been received or is ready for collection. Figuratively, the ๐ฌ emoji is used to represent the idea of sending or receiving messages, and in slang, it can signify that someone is waiting for a response or update. In a broader sense, the ๐ฌ emoji can also symbolize notification, alert, or message delivery.
How the open mailbox with raised flag emoji is used
Texting and social media platforms are where the ๐ฌ emoji is most commonly used, particularly in captions and comments to indicate that a message has been sent or received. The tone of the ๐ฌ emoji can vary depending on the context, ranging from formal and professional to casual and friendly, and its usage can differ across generations and platforms, with younger users often employing it in a more playful and informal manner. On TikTok, the ๐ฌ emoji is often used in combination with other emojis to create visually engaging and dynamic posts. The ๐ฌ emoji is also used in email marketing and online advertising to represent the idea of sending and receiving digital messages.
open mailbox with raised flag emoji examples
- just sent you an email check your inbox ๐ฌ
- waiting to hear back from you ๐ฌ
How to copy the open mailbox with raised flag emoji
To use the open mailbox with raised flag 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+1F4EC), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
open mailbox with raised flag emoji on different platforms
How the open mailbox with raised flag emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



open mailbox with raised flag Emoji Details
| Emoji | ๐ฌ |
| Name | open mailbox with raised flag |
| Category | Objects |
| Codepoints | U+1F4EC |
| Shortcode | :open_mailbox_with_raised_flag: |
| Emoji version | 0.7 |
| Unicode version | 0.7 |
open mailbox with raised flag Emoji FAQ
Email and mail services are often represented by the ๐ฌ symbol, which is frequently used to signify online communication, digital messages, and electronic correspondence. Literally, it depicts an open mailbox with a raised flag, indicating that mail has been received or is ready for collection.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐ฌ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1F4EC, introduced in Emoji version 0.7 (Unicode 0.7). Its shortcode is :open_mailbox_with_raised_flag:.