Mouse Face emoji meaning
People use it when talking about actual mice, pets, or things described as mouse-like or tiny. It also appears as a cute, playful sign-off in casual chats, like 'I'll be quiet as a mouse ๐ญ' or 'look at this little guy ๐ญ'.
The official Unicode name for ๐ญ is mouse face. It belongs to the animals & nature group and the mammals subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as animal, face, mouse.
It was added in Emoji 0.6 ยท 2010, so it displays on every current phone, computer and browser.
How to get ๐ญ 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 mouse face.
- Tap ๐ญ 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 ๐ญ on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "mouse face". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy ๐ญ from this page and paste it.
How to type ๐ญ on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "mouse face" and click ๐ญ.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type ๐ญ on a Mac
Press Control+โ+Space to open the emoji picker, type "mouse face" and double-click ๐ญ. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
๐ญ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+โ+Space, or paste ๐ญ 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.
๐ญ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 🐭 |
| HTML hex | 🐭 |
CSS content | "\1F42D" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F42D}" |
| Python | "\U0001F42D" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%90%AD |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :mouse: |
Because ๐ญ 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 mouse face emoji mean? +
Shows the face of a mouse and is used to refer to the animal, something small or cute, or shyness and timidity. Its official Unicode name is "mouse face".
What is the difference between ๐ญ and ๐? +
๐ญ is the mouse face, used for a cute or cartoonish look, while ๐ shows a full mouse body and is used more for the literal animal.
Why do people use ๐ญ for small things? +
Mice are commonly seen as tiny animals, so the emoji gets used informally to describe something small, delicate, or modest in size.
How do I get the mouse face emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "mouse face". 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 ๐ญ from this page.
What is the Unicode for ๐ญ? +
The mouse face emoji is U+1F42D. In HTML use 🐭.
Why does ๐ญ 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 ๐ญ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.