Open file folder emoji meaning

The open file folder emoji is designed to look like a simple yellow folder with the top flap open, as if ready to hold or display papers and documents. This emoji is a symbol often associated with organization, managing information, or discussing the sharing of data. It is commonly used in conversations about work, school, projects, or tasks that involve handling and sorting documents. Unlike the closed folder emoji, which can suggest privacy or storage, the open folder gives the impression of actively accessing or organizing information. It is a popular choice for representing office-related activities or anything involving files and paperwork, particularly when paired with other work-themed imagery.

The open file folder emoji was approved in Unicode 6.0 and added in Emoji 1.0, see related proposal L2/09026