Bookmark emoji ๐
The bookmark emoji ๐ shows a ribbon bookmark tucked into a page. It is the natural symbol for saving links, marking favourites and keeping your reading spot.
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What the bookmark emoji means
The bookmark emoji ๐ carries a simple, practical meaning: save this, or remember this spot. It is the emoji extension of a physical ribbon bookmark, the kind you slide between pages so you can find your place again.
In a message it usually says something like โI am keeping this oneโ or โmarking this to come back toโ. When someone sends ๐ next to a link, a post or a name, they are flagging it for later rather than expressing a strong emotion.
It can also be a quiet nod to reading itself. Because it belongs to the same group of book and paper emojis as ๐ and ๐, ๐ sometimes appears in bookish captions, study notes and reading challenges simply to set the scene.
How people use the bookmark emoji
A common real-world use of ๐ is to mark a sent link, tweet or article worth revisiting. A message like โ๐ for tonightโs readโ tells the other person you are storing it away, not ignoring it.
On social platforms that use bookmark-style save features, the emoji often stands in for the save button itself. Fans of a thread may reply with just ๐ to show they have tucked it into their own collection.
It also appears in book communities. Readers use it in bookstagram captions, reading logs and study plans to show progress, mark a passage or simply declare that reading time is about to happen. The emoji also works as a visual flag in to-do lists and project boards for items you plan to return to later.
Compare bookmark with similar emoji
| Emoji | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| bookmarkU+1F516 | A single ribbon bookmark for marking a page | |
| open bookU+1F4D6 | An open book, often for reading or study | |
| closed bookU+1F4D5 | A closed book, often a novel or textbook | |
| booksU+1F4DA | A stack of books for lists or collections | |
| notebookU+1F4D3 | A lined notebook for writing |
Bookmark emoji vs other book emoji
When you want to mark a specific spot inside a book, ๐ is more precise than a generic book emoji.
When you are talking about the book itself โ a title, a genre, a reading list โ the dedicated book emoji or notebook emoji fits better, because they show the object rather than the marker.
For a broader library feel, a stack like ๐ works well, but ๐ keeps its own distinct job: pointing to one saved place.
How to copy and type the bookmark emoji
You can copy ๐ straight from this page and paste it into any message, caption or document. It works on phones, desktops and tablets the same way as any other emoji character.
The bookmark emoji is part of the standard emoji set, so it will display wherever emojis appear, from chat apps to documents and social captions. There is no special formatting or additional software required. If a text fallback is ever needed, a simple word like โsavedโ or a short marker works just as well.
Questions people ask
What does the bookmark emoji mean?
It marks something as saved or worth returning to, like a ribbon bookmark in a book. It is used to flag links, posts or messages for later.
When should I use the bookmark emoji?
Use ๐ when you want to mark a link, article, post or message to return to later. It works as a visual save button in chats and social captions.
Is the bookmark emoji the same as the notebook emoji?
No, they are different. The bookmark emoji ๐ marks a spot inside a book, while the notebook emoji ๐ represents a writing pad or journal.
Can I use the bookmark emoji for reading lists?
Yes, many people use ๐ in reading lists, book posts and study plans to show saved titles or current reads.
About this guide
Written and maintained by the Emoji Directory editorial team, without ads or sponsorship. Meanings describe how the emoji is commonly used in public posts and messages, not an official definition. Names, code points, versions, keywords and translations come from the Unicode Emoji 18.0 and CLDR data; shortcodes from the gemoji project. Last reviewed . Spotted a mistake or a new usage? Tell us, or read how the directory is made.
