Category: Objects

πŸ“ fax machine

πŸ“  fax machine belongs to Objects. Copy it instantly, review its aliases and codepoints, and explore related emojis from the same set.

Meaning

A traditional fax machine used for sending documents over telephone lines.

Aliases

:fax:

Keywords

communicationfaxmachinefax machine

What does πŸ“  fax machine mean?

Represents a fax machine, typically used for sending scanned documents over phone lines. It is often used literally to discuss office equipment, outdated technology, or bureaucratic processes that still require faxing. Depending on context, it can also symbolize retro tech or old-school communication methods.

Often used for

  • Discussing office equipment or workplace communication
  • Talking about outdated or retro technology
  • Complaining about bureaucratic processes requiring faxed documents
  • Referring to sending or receiving physical documents
Tone: Often carries a slightly nostalgic or exasperated tone when used to discuss outdated business practices. It rarely sees use outside of literal or retro contexts.

πŸ“  in real messages

  • can you believe the bank still needs me to send a πŸ“ 
  • found an old πŸ“  in the back closet today lol
  • i'll fax the contract over in a few minutes πŸ“ 
  • why do we even have a πŸ“  in 2024
  • the doctor's office said they only take referrals via πŸ“ 

How πŸ“  fax machine looks

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fax machine emoji in OpenMoji style
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πŸ“  fax machine codes for developers

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EmojiπŸ“ 
Unicode codepointsU+1F4E0
HTML (decimal)📠
HTML (hex)📠
CSS\1F4E0
JavaScript\u{1F4E0}
JSON\uD83D\uDCE0
URL encoded%F0%9F%93%A0
Shortcode (GitHub):fax:

πŸ“  in other languages

Source: Unicode CLDR

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