Information Source Emoji

Unicode U+2139, introduced by Unicode version V3.0 in 1999

The 'information source' emoji is a text-based symbol that has been around since Unicode V3.0, and should be supported by just about every device and browser. As a standard symbol, you should also be able to copy and paste the 'information source' symbol (or the HTML entity ℹ) in your browser or on social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter.

On many devices, you can use the shortcode :information_source: to add the information source emoji to your messages.

Different devices may have different versions of the information source emoji. The chart on this page shows how this emoji is displayed on Android, iOS, and other platforms.

Keywords (click to find more): information, word

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To use 'information source' on social media like Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram, you can copy the emoji character on the left. This is a special character, not an image, so it can be used anywhere.

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How does the Information Source emoji look across different devices?

Browser

Information Source Emoji (Android Version)

Android (Old)

Information Source Emoji (Google Hangouts / Android Version)

Android (New)

Information Source Emoji (Apple/iOS Version)

Apple iOS

Information Source Emoji (Twitter Version)

Twitter

Information Source Emoji (Symbola Version)

Symbola

Geeky Emoji Details (For Web & App Developers)

unicode version unicode hex html hex entity html decimal entity hex entity test shortcode
V3.0 U+2139 ℹ ℹ :information_source:
introduction year codepoint (Unicode) codepoint (DoCoMo) codepoint (KDDI) codepoint (Softbank) codepoint (Google)
1999 8505 N/A U+E533 N/A U+FEB47
Why does this emoji show up as a blank box (򪪪) or an X?
Not all emojis are supported by every device. If you are trying to view an emoji your device doesn't support, you will see a blank white box or similar symbol (򪪪) to represent a character your device doesn't understand.
How can I use this emoji on my social media accounts?
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and most other social networks have built-in support for standard emojis that can be accessed through a menu. You can also copy and paste the text version of the information source emoji () into your social media posts. Keep in mind that not everyone sho sees your post may have support for these emojis, and Twitter and Facebook limit the emojis you can use in your name and description.
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emoji similar to 'information source'

Circled Information Source
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Remember: Different devices have different versions of the same emojis!