🛗Elevator emoji
Objects · Emoji 13.0

🛗Elevator Emoji

Generally, the 🛗 emoji just means “elevator. ” People use it to indicate they’re going up or down in a building, or to add a visual element to a conversation about transportation.

The 🛗 emoji represents an elevator or lift.

Download PNG / SVG
Unicode
U+1F6D7
Released
2020
Shortcode
:elevator:
Skin tones
No
🛗
Your device
01 — Meaning

What does the 🛗 Elevator emoji mean?

In plain english
Generally, the 🛗 emoji just means “elevator.” People use it to indicate they’re going up or down in a building, or to add a visual element to a conversation about transportation. 🛗 sits in object emojis, where it is listed next to everything used the same way. It also turns up in blue emojis.
Where it comes from
The 🛗 emoji represents an elevator or lift. People use it when talking about getting to a higher floor in a building. It can also refer to a general feeling of going up, either literally or figuratively, like “things are going up” or “let’s go up a level.” It’s often used in conversations about travel, buildings, or expressing a sense of progress.
Also known as

People search for this character under a lot of different names, and the ones we have collected number 3.

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02 — Platforms

Elevator emoji on iPhone, Android, WhatsApp and X

Same code on both ends, different drawing on each screen — here is the elevator as 9 vendors ship it.

Elevator emoji on Apple
Apple
iPhone, iPad, macOS
Elevator emoji on Google
Google
Android, Gmail, Chrome
Elevator emoji on Twitter / X
Twitter / X
X, Discord, Twemoji apps
Elevator emoji on Facebook
Facebook
Facebook, Messenger
Elevator emoji on OpenMoji
OpenMoji
Open-source, design systems
Elevator emoji on Samsung
Samsung
Galaxy, One UI
Elevator emoji on Microsoft
Microsoft
Windows, Teams, Fluent
Elevator emoji on WhatsApp
WhatsApp
WhatsApp on Android
Elevator emoji on JoyPixels
JoyPixels
Slack, Discord themes

See the whole set the way each system draws it — iPhone emojis, Android emojis, WhatsApp emojis and Discord emojis.

03 — Copy & codes

Elevator emoji copy and paste

Everything here is the same character in different notation — including the shortcode chat apps know it by, :elevator:.

All emoji copy and paste →

In your code

Different notation, one result: whichever escape you paste, what comes out is U+1F6D7.

04 — How to type

How to type the 🛗 Elevator emoji

Where the emoji key lives on each system — and the codes for when there is no picker at all.

iPhone & iPad
Tap the smiley or globe key at the bottom-left of the keyboard, then search “elevator”. No emoji key? Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards → Add New Keyboard → Emoji.
Android
On Gboard tap the smiley key, or long-press the Enter or comma key. On Samsung Keyboard the emoji button sits behind the gear icon.
Windows & Mac
Windows: press Win + . for the emoji panel. Mac: Control + Command + Space. Then type “elevator”.
Slack & Discord
Type the shortcode :elevator: and it converts to 🛗 as you send. The full set is on the Discord emoji page.
Websites & code
In HTML use 🛗, in CSS \1F6D7, in JavaScript \u{1F6D7}.
No picker to hand? The online emoji keyboard works in any browser, and every character on the site is listed on emoji copy and paste.
05 — Download

Elevator emoji PNG and SVG

Grab the elevator as transparent PNG or SVG. Each system ships its own drawing, and the licence stays with the vendor, all 9 of them.

Emoji PNG library →
Download Elevator emoji, Apple style Apple PNG · 160px Download Elevator emoji, Google style Google PNG · 160px Download Elevator emoji, Twitter / X style Twitter / X SVG vector Download Elevator emoji, Facebook style Facebook PNG · 64px Download Elevator emoji, OpenMoji style OpenMoji SVG vector Download Elevator emoji, Samsung style Samsung PNG · 64px Download Elevator emoji, Microsoft style Microsoft PNG · 64px Download Elevator emoji, WhatsApp style WhatsApp PNG · 64px Download Elevator emoji, JoyPixels style JoyPixels PNG · 64px
06 — Combinations

Elevator emoji combinations

Ready-made combos built around elevator for bios, captions and comments. Tap to copy.

All combinations →
Cool elevator combos
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Soft elevator combos
Late night elevator combos
Summer elevator combos
Gaming elevator combos
Y2K elevator combos

Want two emojis fused into one sticker instead of set side by side? Emoji Kitchen does that with 🛗, and there are more ready-made pairs in emoji combinations and aesthetic emoji combos.

07 — In conversation

What 🛗 means from a girl or a guy

The same character carries a different intent depending on the sender and the message before it.

From a girl
When a girl sends you the 🛗 emoji, she might be playfully suggesting a date or outing where you're "going up" – like to a fancy restaurant or a new experience. Sometimes it’s just a lighthearted way to express excitement about something new. It’s often used to indicate a positive or uplifting situation.
From a guy
If a guy sends you the 🛗 emoji, he might be referencing travel or getting somewhere. He could also be jokingly suggesting a step up in terms of something, like a new game or challenge. It’s usually a pretty straightforward emoji.
How to reply
You could reply with: “Let’s go! 🛗”, “Sounds good! 🛗🛗”, “Up for anything! 🛗”, “I’m on my way! 🛗”.
Used in a sentence
08 — Apps

What 🛗 means on TikTok, WhatsApp and Discord

One code point, several readings — where the elevator lands changes how it is taken.

TikTok & Instagram
Generally, the 🛗 emoji just means “elevator. ” People use it to indicate they’re going up or down in a building, or to add a visual element to a conversation about transportation. In comments and captions it is read the same way — the tone comes from what it sits next to.
WhatsApp
WhatsApp draws 🛗 with Apple-style artwork on every phone, so it looks identical for both sides. A message with only 🛗 in it is shown enlarged.
Discord & Slack
Both accept the shortcode :elevator:. Discord renders Twemoji, so 🛗 looks different there than on your phone.
Outlook & email
Outlook has no emoji picker on desktop — press Win + . or Control + Command + Space inside the message body, or paste 🛗 from the copy button above.
09 — Related

Emojis similar to the Elevator emoji

Same family (household) — often confused with elevator or used alongside it.

Objects →
🫧Bubbles 🧯Fire Extinguisher 🪤Mouse Trap 🧹Broom 🪠Plunger 🧺Basket 🧻Roll Of Paper 🚽Toilet 🚿Shower 🛁Bathtub 🧼Soap 🪥Toothbrush

Collections 🛗 belongs to — every one of them is a different way people go looking for it:

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10 — History

Where the 🛗 Elevator emoji came from

Approved as part of Emoji 13.0, the elevator has been on phones for years now — counting from its release, 6.

AppleiOS
Elevator emoji, Apple, iOS 16.4
iOS 16.4
Elevator emoji, Apple, iOS 17.4
iOS 17.4
Elevator emoji, Apple, iOS 18.4
iOS 18.4
Elevator emoji, Apple, iOS 26
iOS 26
Twitter / XTwemoji
Elevator emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 14
Twemoji 14
Elevator emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 15
Twemoji 15
Elevator emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 16
Twemoji 16
Elevator emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 17
Twemoji 17

Same character every time — U+1F6D7 never changed. Only the drawing did, and only because each vendor redraws its own set. Someone on an older phone still sees the older picture.

2020
Added to the standard

Elevator was approved as U+1F6D7 and shipped in Emoji 13.0 (2020). Phones usually get new artwork about a year after approval, in a system update.

Today
Drawn 9 different ways

Every vendor keeps its own artwork, so 🛗 is redrawn by Apple, Google, Twitter / X, Facebook, OpenMoji, Samsung, Microsoft, WhatsApp, JoyPixels. The character you send never changes — only the picture does.

11 — FAQ

Elevator emoji — questions people actually ask

What does the 🛗 Elevator emoji mean?
Generally, the 🛗 emoji just means “elevator.” People use it to indicate they’re going up or down in a building, or to add a visual element to a conversation about transportation.
What does 🛗 mean from a girl?
When a girl sends you the 🛗 emoji, she might be playfully suggesting a date or outing where you're "going up" – like to a fancy restaurant or a new experience. Sometimes it’s just a lighthearted way to express excitement about something new. It’s often used to indicate a positive or uplifting situation.
What does 🛗 mean from a guy?
If a guy sends you the 🛗 emoji, he might be referencing travel or getting somewhere. He could also be jokingly suggesting a step up in terms of something, like a new game or challenge. It’s usually a pretty straightforward emoji.
How do you reply to the 🛗 emoji?
You could reply with: “Let’s go! 🛗”, “Sounds good! 🛗🛗”, “Up for anything! 🛗”, “I’m on my way! 🛗”.
What else is the 🛗 emoji called?
Elevator is the official Unicode name, but people search for it as “accessibility emoji”, “hoist emoji”, “lift emoji” and more. They all refer to the same character, U+1F6D7.
What is the Unicode code for 🛗?
The Elevator emoji is U+1F6D7, added in Emoji 13.0 (2020). In HTML you can write it as 🛗, and in CSS as \1F6D7.
How do I copy and paste the 🛗 emoji?
Tap the copy button at the top of this page — 🛗 goes straight to your clipboard and pastes into Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Discord or any text field. You can also copy its shortcode :elevator: for Slack and Discord.
Does 🛗 look the same on every phone?
No. Elevator is drawn separately by each vendor — Apple, Google, Twitter/X, Facebook and OpenMoji all ship their own artwork for U+1F6D7. The character you send is identical; only the picture changes.