Open Mailbox with Raised Flag 📬

📬 (U+1F4EC) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.

What it is and where it’s used: Open Mailbox with Raised Flag is part of the Symbols family (block: Miscellaneous Symbols and Pictographs). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: OPEN MAILBOX WITH RAISED FLAG depicts the idea of new or incoming mail in a digital or physical context. Use it to signal a new message in a chat, email, or notification system. It also serves to mark attention for items that require action, such as reading or responding to messages. In interfaces, place this emoji to indicate mail or reminders tied to messaging features, or to show a user has unread items. It can help convey urgency without text, especially in quick-status indicators. Remember that appearance varies by platform, app, and font, so ensure nearby text clarifies intent. For accessibility, provide descriptive text so screen readers convey the meaning to users who cannot see color or style. The emoji may render differently across platforms, but the meaning remains clear when used thoughtfully.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+1F4EC in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.

Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.

Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.

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