Hard Disk 🖴

🖴 (U+1F5B4) 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: Hard Disk 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: The HARD DISK emoji depicts a hard disk drive. It can be used to talk about data storage, backups, and tech topics in messages or interfaces. Use it when you discuss saving files, server storage, or computer hardware in chat or docs. It can mark system status like disk space alerts or file transfer progress in UI. Appearance varies by platform, so be aware that color and style may differ across apps. This helps users recognize actions quickly. For accessibility, ensure surrounding text conveys the intended meaning.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+1F5B4 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.

See our category page for related symbols.