pencil
About this emoji
The pencil emoji is part of the Objects category (writing) since Unicode 0.6. It is associated with: pencil, writing, objects.
The pencil emoji belongs to the Objects category, specifically the writing subgroup. It was introduced in Unicode 0.6 and is supported across all major platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS.
People commonly use the ✏️ pencil emoji for referencing tools, clothing, technology, and everyday items. It is often associated with pencil, writing, objects.
Quick facts
| Emoji | ✏️ |
| Name | pencil |
| Category | Objects |
| Subgroup | writing |
| Unicode version | 0.6 |
| Codepoint(s) | U+270F, U+FE0F |
| Shortcode alias | :pencil: |
How to use
Copy and paste: Click the “Copy to clipboard” button above and paste the emoji anywhere — messages, social media posts, emails, or documents.
Shortcode: On platforms that support emoji shortcodes (Slack, GitHub, Discord), type :pencil: and the emoji will auto-complete.
Mobile keyboard: Open your device's emoji keyboard (🌐 or 😊 key) and search for “pencil” to find it quickly.
Windows: Press Win + . to open the emoji picker, then search by name.
macOS: Press ⌃ Control + ⌘ Cmd + Space to open the Character Viewer.