briefcase Emoji
💼 represents a briefcase and is commonly used to suggest work, business, or professionalism.
U+1F4BC
The 💼 symbol shows a briefcase, often used to represent jobs and business activity. It’s a convenient icon for messages, designs, and UI labels. Below you’ll find meaning, examples, and copy/paste options.
briefcase Emoji Meaning
The 💼 (BRIEFCASE, U+1F4BC) emoji is most often used to convey work, employment, and business-related topics. Because it visually resembles a professional case, it also fits contexts like meetings, careers, business travel, management, and “work mode.” In casual chats, it can indicate that someone is busy with work or heading to an office setting. In marketing or documentation, it can label professional services, professional roles, or company topics. It’s primarily a visual shorthand for professional work rather than a specific, universally standardized symbol for one single organization or role.
Common uses
- •Indicating work or employment in chat and status updates
- •Labeling business or professional sections in apps and websites
- •Marking meetings, presentations, or client work in event posts
- •Signaling career-related content such as interviews and job listings
- •Tagging “business” themes in marketing, brochures, and templates
Examples
💼 Briefcase Symbol: Meaning & Copy Options
- 💼On my way to work 💼
- 💼Client meeting scheduled—please bring your notes 💼
- 💼Apply now for the Operations role 💼
- 💼Work mode: ON 💼
- 💼Professional services available 💼
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1F4BC | |
| HTML Entity | 💼 | |
| HTML Code | 💼 | |
| CSS | \1F4BC | |
| Decimal | 128188 |
How to type briefcase Emoji (💼)
On Windows
In Word, type 1F4BC 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 1f4bc, 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 💼 (BRIEFCASE) mean?
It generally means work, business, or professionalism, often used to reference jobs, meetings, or professional services.
How do I copy the briefcase emoji (💼)?
Copy the character directly as shown: 💼. You can also use the provided HTML entity (💼) or Unicode formats.
Is 💼 the same as Unicode U+1F4BC?
Yes. 💼 corresponds to Unicode code point U+1F4BC (named BRIEFCASE).
Where should I use the briefcase symbol?
It works well in work-related messages, professional UI labels, event posts for meetings, and career or business content.