Objects
Light Bulb Emoji 💡
The light bulb (💡) means a bright idea.
Light bulb
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Lightbulb Emoji: Copy and Paste
Meaning
What the Light Bulb Emoji Means
The light bulb (💡) means a bright idea.
This page also covers “lightbulb emoji”.
Emoji meanings depend on context. The same symbol can be sincere with a friend and sarcastic in a group chat, so read the room before you send it.
Technical Details
| Name | Light bulb |
|---|---|
| Code Points | U+1F4A1 |
| Shortcode | :bulb: |
| HTML Entity | 💡 |
| Emoji Version | 0.6 |
| Category | Objects |
On Any Device
How to Type the Light Bulb Emoji
iPhone & iPad
Copy it here, then long press a text field and tap Paste. Or tap 🌐 on the keyboard and search the emoji keyboard.
Android
Copy it here, then long press and tap Paste. On Gboard, tap ☺ and use the search bar.
Windows
Press Windows + . (period) to open the emoji panel, or copy it here and paste with Ctrl+V.
Mac
Press Control + ⌘ + Space to open Character Viewer, or copy it here and paste with ⌘V.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I copy and paste the Light Bulb Emoji?
Click 💡 (or any item above) and it is copied to your clipboard. Then paste it with Ctrl+V on Windows, ⌘V on Mac, or a long press and Paste on your phone. Use “Copy All” to copy the whole set at once.
What does the light bulb emoji mean?
The light bulb (💡) means a bright idea.
What is the official name of 💡?
Unicode calls 💡 “Light bulb”. People also search for it as “light bulb emoji” or “lightbulb emoji”. Its shortcode is :bulb:.
Is there a keyboard shortcut for 💡?
There is no single key for it. On Windows, press Windows + . (period) and search “light bulb”. On a Mac, press Control + ⌘ + Space and search the same name. On phones, search the emoji keyboard, or copy it from this page.
Does 💡 work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. 💡 has been part of the emoji standard since 2010, so it works on virtually every iPhone, Android phone, Windows PC, and Mac.
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