inbox tray Emoji
The 📥 inbox tray emoji represents incoming messages, submissions, and a place to receive items.
U+1F4E5
📥, also known as the “Inbox Tray,” visually suggests receiving something that has arrived. It’s commonly used in chat, email, and app-style messages to point to incoming content.
inbox tray Emoji Meaning
📥 (INBOX TRAY, U+1F4E5) is used to represent incoming messages and items waiting to be received. Its most common meaning is “inbox” or “new messages,” making it a natural choice for notifications, mail-related features, and reminders to check your inbox. It can also suggest submissions or deliveries—anything that gets placed into a receiving tray. In interface copy, it often indicates where users can find responses, new emails, or items that need attention. The symbol is especially helpful when you want to communicate “something arrived here” without using a full wordy label.
Common uses
- •UI labels for incoming messages or unread items
- •Notification text like “new message in your inbox”
- •Form submission confirmations (e.g., “received in inbox”)
- •Email or support context to direct users to check responses
- •Chat and community prompts asking users to review new posts
Examples
📥 Inbox Tray symbol
- 📥You have 3 new messages. 📥
- 📥Please check your inbox for a reply. 📥
- 📥Submission received—review it in your inbox. 📥
- 📥New support request added to your inbox. 📥
- 📥After payment, confirmation will appear in your inbox. 📥
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1F4E5 | |
| HTML Entity | 📥 | |
| HTML Code | 📥 | |
| CSS | \1F4E5 | |
| Decimal | 128229 |
How to type inbox tray Emoji (📥)
On Windows
In Word, type 1F4E5 then press Alt + X. Or open the emoji picker with Windows key + period.
On Mac
Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer and search for the character.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1f4e5, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy 📥 with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does 📥 mean?
📥 usually means “inbox” or “incoming messages,” often indicating new mail or received items that are waiting to be read.
How do I copy and use 📥 in a web page?
You can paste the emoji directly, or use its HTML entity: 📥.
What are the unicode and escape values for 📥?
Unicode code point: U+1F4E5. CSS escape: \\1F4E5. JavaScript escape: \\u{1F4E5}.
Where should I use 📥 in app or UI text?
It works well for labels and notifications related to incoming messages, replies, submissions, and “check your inbox” prompts.