Mobile Phone Off Emoji 📴

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A symbol showing a mobile phone with a diagonal line across it, indicating that mobile phones should be turned off. Often used in places like theaters, planes, or hospitals where cell phone use is prohibited or to indicate "do not disturb" status.

Emoji Information

Name

Mobile Phone Off

Category

Mobile

Subcategory

warning

Shortcode

:mobile_phone_off:

Unicode

1F4F4

Tags

phoneoffsilentairplane modeno phonesprohibitedmobiletechnologycommunication

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How to Use the Mobile Phone Off Emoji

Copy and Paste

  1. Click the "Copy" button above to copy the emoji
  2. Open your desired app or website where you want to use the emoji
  3. Press Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac) to paste the emoji
  4. The emoji will appear exactly as shown above

Keyboard Shortcuts

  • Windows: Press Windows key + . (period) to open emoji picker
  • Mac: Press Command + Control + Space to open emoji picker
  • Search for "mobile phone off" to find this emoji

Unicode Information

Unicode: 1F4F4
Shortcode: :mobile_phone_off:

Meaning and Cultural Significance

The mobile phone off emoji 📴 is commonly used to represent a symbol showing a mobile phone with a diagonal line across it, indicating that mobile phones should be turned off. often used in places like theaters, planes, or hospitals where cell phone use is prohibited or to indicate "do not disturb" status.. It's part of the mobile category and was approved as part of Unicode 1.0 in 2010.

Common Uses

  • phone
  • off
  • silent
  • airplane mode
  • no phones
  • prohibited
  • mobile
  • technology
  • communication

Best Practices

  • Use in casual communication and social media
  • Great for adding visual elements to messages
  • Can be combined with other emojis for creative expression
  • Consider cultural context when using in professional settings

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this emoji work on all devices?

Yes, the mobile phone off emoji is part of the Unicode standard and will work on most modern devices and platforms, including smartphones, computers, and social media sites.

Can I use this emoji commercially?

Yes, emojis are free to use in both personal and commercial contexts. However, some platforms may have their own guidelines about emoji usage in advertising.

Why does the emoji look different on different devices?

Each platform (Apple, Google, Microsoft, etc.) has its own emoji design style while maintaining the same basic appearance and meaning. The emoji may look slightly different across platforms but will convey the same message.

How do I type this emoji using my keyboard?

You can type :mobile_phone_off: in applications that support emoji shortcodes, or use your device's emoji picker. On Windows, press Win + . (period), and on Mac, press Command + Control + Space.

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