✏️ Pencil Emoji

Technical Details

Name

Pencil

Short Name

:pencil2:

Unicode

U+270FU+FE0F

Unicode Version

1.0

Release Year

2010

Category

Objects

Subcategory

Writing

Platform Support

Apple Google Twitter Facebook

Has Skin Tones

No

Platform Renderings

PENCIL emoji in Apple's design style - Unicode 270F-FE0F

Apple Style

PENCIL emoji in Google's design style - Unicode 270F-FE0F

Google Style

PENCIL emoji in Twitter's design style - Unicode 270F-FE0F

Twitter Style

PENCIL emoji in Facebook's design style - Unicode 270F-FE0F

Facebook Style

SVG Code

<svg width="128" height="128" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
  <text
    x="64"
    y="64"
    font-size="96"
    text-anchor="middle"
    dominant-baseline="middle"
    font-family="serif"
  >✏️</text>
</svg>

Emoji Meaning

Meaning

A classic yellow pencil with a black eraser on the top, typically depicted at a 45° angle. The pencil is often used to symbolize writing, drawing, or note-taking activities. It is part of the Objects category, specifically within the writing subcategory, and is used to represent the act of creating or documenting information.

Common Uses

  • Indicating a need to write or take notes: 'Don't forget to bring your ✏️ to the meeting.'
  • Symbolizing creativity or artistic expression: 'Time to get out the ✏️ and sketch something new.'
  • Referring to educational or learning contexts: 'Make sure to complete your homework with a ✏️.'

Example Sentences

  • Please take out your ✏️ and complete the quiz on page 10.
  • I always carry a ✏️ in my bag for jotting down ideas.
  • She used a ✏️ to sketch the beautiful landscape during her hike.

Frequently Asked Questions