Computer emoji
๐ป ๐ฅ๏ธ โจ๏ธ: the computer emoji for work and coding. Copy them here.
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What the computer emoji means
๐ป (laptop) is work, coding, โWFHโ, study and tech in general; ๐ฅ๏ธ (desktop computer) is the office or a gaming rig; โจ๏ธ the keyboard and ๐ฑ๏ธ the mouse for typing and clicking. ๐จโ๐ป ๐ฉโ๐ป ๐งโ๐ป are the technologists. ๐ฅ๏ธ โจ๏ธ ๐ฑ๏ธ are text-style symbols that may render plain in some apps; ๐ป is a dedicated emoji and shows everywhere.
Unicode name: laptop ยท U+1F4BB ยท Emoji 0.6 (original set) ยท group: Objects.
How people use it
- Work: ๐ป๐
- Coding: ๐ฉโ๐ป๐ป
- Gaming setups: ๐ฅ๏ธโจ๏ธ๐ฑ๏ธ
- Study: ๐ป๐ โ see the book emoji guide
Compare the options
| Emoji | Name | Use it for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| laptopU+1F4BB | Laptop; work, tech | Universal | |
| desktop computerU+1F5A5 U+FE0F | Desktop | May render plain | |
| keyboard / computer mouseU+2328 U+FE0F ยท U+1F5B1 U+FE0F | Keyboard, mouse | May render plain | |
| robotU+1F916 | Robot; AI | See the robot emoji guide |
Working from home emoji
The laptop ๐ป works as a PC emoji for everyday use. It suits remote work, online classes and coding projects, while the desktop ๐ฅ๏ธ appears when someone wants to show a full tower, monitor or gaming setup. For working-from-home messages, pair ๐ป with ๐ to make the context obvious: โWFH day ๐ป๐ โ reads instantly.
Adding โ or ๐ gives the update a daily rhythm, and the combination works well as a quick status message or away note.
Hack emoji and computer memes
There is no single hack emoji, so people improvise with a laptop and a tool. ๐ป๐ suggests breaking in or security work, while ๐ต๏ธ hints at investigation. In tech humour, an โemoji on a computerโ meme can pair a reaction face โ ๐, ๐ค or ๐ค โ with a laptop to joke about frozen screens, software updates or support calls.
These pairings work in group chats and on social media because the laptop gives the joke a clear setting.
Chat examples
Real messages with ๐ป, and a reply that fits.
๐ป working late
โ
๐ฅ๏ธ new setup
โจ๏ธ
๐ป crashed
๐ฑ๏ธ restart
Questions people ask
What does ๐ป mean?
A laptop: work, study, coding or technology generally.
Is there a coding emoji?
๐ฉโ๐ป ๐จโ๐ป ๐งโ๐ป technologists, or ๐ป with ๐ง .
Is there a hack emoji?
No dedicated hack emoji exists. People combine ๐ป with ๐ or ๐ต๏ธ to suggest hacking, security research or tech troubleshooting.
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.
