Triangular ruler 📐

Quick answer

📐 Triangular ruler is an emoji in the Objects category, under “Office supplies”. People also find it by searching angle, math, rule, ruler, set, slide.

Tap the emoji to copy it, then paste it anywhere.

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Key facts

Category
Objects
Unicode
U+1F4D0
Emoji version
Emoji 0.6
Year added
2010
Shortcode
:triangular_ruler:

Triangular ruler 📐: Meaning

📐 Triangular ruler is an emoji in the Objects category, under “Office supplies”. It became part of the emoji standard with Emoji 0.6 in 2010.

People also find it by searching angle, math, rule, ruler, set, slide.

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How to use 📐 Triangular ruler

Office emojis show folders, calendars, charts, and clips, for work, planning, and reports.

Example messages

  • Quarterly report is ready 📐
  • Save the date 📐

Codes for developers

Copy emoji📐
UnicodeU+1F4D0
HTML (hex)📐
HTML (decimal)📐
CSS\1F4D0
JavaScript\u{1F4D0}
JavaScript (UTF-16)\uD83D\uDCD0
Python\U0001F4D0
URL%F0%9F%93%90
GitHub:triangular_ruler:
Slack / Discord:triangular_ruler:

Technical details

Type
Single character
Code points
1
UTF-16
2
UTF-8
4 bytes
📐U+1F4D0Triangular ruler

History and device support

📐 was added to the emoji standard in Emoji 0.6 (2010). Emoji 0.6 is the original set from Japanese mobile carriers, added to Unicode 6.0 in 2010. It includes the classic faces, hearts, weather, food, and objects that made emoji popular.

It is supported on practically every phone, tablet, and computer in use today, including iPhone, Android, Windows, and Mac. Each platform draws it in its own style, so it can look slightly different on Apple, Google, Microsoft, Samsung, and WhatsApp.

How to type it

  • WindowsPress Windows + . (period) and search “triangular ruler”.
  • MacPress Control + Command + Space and search “triangular ruler”.
  • iPhone · AndroidOpen the emoji keyboard and search “triangular ruler”.

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Questions and answers

What does the 📐 Triangular ruler emoji mean?

📐 Triangular ruler is an emoji in the Objects category, under “Office supplies”. People also find it by searching angle, math, rule, ruler, set, slide.

How do I copy and paste the Triangular ruler emoji?

Tap or click the large 📐 at the top of this page to copy it, then paste it with Ctrl+V, Cmd+V, or a long press.

How do I type the Triangular ruler emoji on a computer?

Press Windows + . (period) and search “triangular ruler”. Press Control + Command + Space and search “triangular ruler”. Open the emoji keyboard and search “triangular ruler”.

When was the Triangular ruler emoji added?

The Triangular ruler emoji was added with Emoji 0.6 in 2010.

What is the Unicode for 📐?

The Triangular ruler emoji is U+1F4D0 in Unicode. In HTML, write 📐.

Which category is the Triangular ruler emoji in?

📐 Triangular ruler is in the Objects category, in the “Office supplies” subgroup, together with 22 other emojis.

Which emojis are similar to 📐?

Emojis similar to 📐 Triangular ruler include 💼 Briefcase, 📁 File folder, 📂 Open file folder, 🗂️ Card index dividers.

What is the Triangular ruler emoji called in other languages?

In other languages it is called Escuadra (Español), Équerre (Français), Dreieckiges Lineal (Deutsch), त्रिकोणीय रूलर (हिन्दी), مسطرة مثلثة (العربية), 三角定規 (日本語).

How many characters is the 📐 emoji?

📐 is made of 1 Unicode code point(s). It counts as 2 characters in X (Twitter) and JavaScript, and takes 4 bytes in UTF-8.

What is the official name of 📐?

Its official Unicode CLDR short name is “triangular ruler”. Screen readers read this name aloud, and emoji keyboards use it for search.

What words are associated with 📐?

Its official keywords are angle, math, rule, ruler, set, slide, triangle, triangular. Typing any of them in an emoji keyboard search usually finds 📐.

Can I use 📐 on Instagram, WhatsApp, and TikTok?

Yes. 📐 is a standard Unicode emoji, so it works in posts, comments, bios, and messages on Instagram, WhatsApp, TikTok, Facebook, X, Snapchat, and Discord.

Does 📐 look the same on every phone?

No. It is the same character with the same meaning, but Apple and Google draw it differently, so it may look a little different to the person you send it to.

What is the shortcode for Triangular ruler?

In apps like Slack, Discord, and GitHub, type :triangular_ruler: to insert 📐.

Does 📐 work on iPhone and Android?

Yes. It has been part of the emoji standard since Emoji 0.6 (2010), so all current iPhones, Android phones, Windows, and Mac computers support it.

Can I download the Triangular ruler emoji as PNG or SVG?

Yes. Use the download box on this page to save 📐 in Twemoji, Noto, or OpenMoji style as PNG, WebP, or SVG, from 32 to 1024 pixels.

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