Floppy Disk emoji meaning
Used mainly to mean 'save this' in a digital context, often attached to messages about backing up files or saving ideas. Also used nostalgically to reference old tech. Example: 'Don't forget to ๐พ this before you close it' or '90s kids remember ๐พ'.
The official Unicode name for ๐พ is floppy disk. It belongs to the objects group and the computer subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as computer, disk, floppy.
It was added in Emoji 0.6 ยท 2010, so it displays on every current phone, computer and browser.
How to get ๐พ on iPhone and iPad
- Tap the emoji key (the smiley face) or the globe key on the keyboard.
- Tap Search Emoji at the bottom and type floppy disk.
- Tap ๐พ to insert it.
If the emoji keyboard is missing, turn it on in Settings โ General โ Keyboard โ Keyboards โ Add New Keyboard โ Emoji.
How to get ๐พ on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "floppy disk". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy ๐พ from this page and paste it.
How to type ๐พ on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "floppy disk" and click ๐พ.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type ๐พ on a Mac
Press Control+โ+Space to open the emoji picker, type "floppy disk" and double-click ๐พ. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
๐พ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+โ+Space, or paste ๐พ from this page. In Google Docs you can also go to Insert โ Emoji. In Word, Insert โ Symbol lists emoji under the Segoe UI Emoji font.
๐พ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 💾 |
| HTML hex | 💾 |
CSS content | "\1F4BE" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F4BE}" |
| Python | "\U0001F4BE" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%92%BE |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :floppy_disk: |
Because ๐พ is standard Unicode, you can paste it straight into any UTF-8 file. The escapes are for when the file encoding is uncertain or the emoji must be entered in code.
Frequently asked questions
What does the floppy disk emoji mean? +
Shows a floppy disk, an old computer storage device, used to represent saving a file or something retro. Its official Unicode name is "floppy disk".
Why is the save icon a floppy disk? +
Floppy disks were once the common way to save computer files, so the image became a lasting symbol for saving data even though the device is outdated now.
What does ๐พ mean in a text? +
It usually means 'save this' or refers to something being stored, and can also be a nostalgic nod to older technology.
How do I get the floppy disk emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "floppy disk". On Android, tap the emoji key on Gboard and search the same. On Windows press Win + . (period), and on Mac press Control + Command + Space, then type the name. Or simply copy ๐พ from this page.
What is the Unicode for ๐พ? +
The floppy disk emoji is U+1F4BE. In HTML use 💾.
Why does ๐พ look different on other phones? +
Every platform draws its own artwork for the same emoji character. Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each have their own design, so ๐พ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.