Lower Left Ballpoint Pen 🖊

🖊 (U+1F58A) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.

What it is and where it’s used: Lower Left Ballpoint Pen is part of the Symbols family (block: Miscellaneous Symbols and Pictographs). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

The character LOWER LEFT BALLPOINT PEN depicts a stationery symbol. In messaging, it can stand for writing, note taking, or signing a message. It helps users indicate edits, drafts, or tasks that require typing or handwriting. In UI and apps, it can label a button or tool for composing text, saving notes, or annotating content. In documentation or help text, it signals that an action involves writing or editing. Appearance varies by platform, app, and font, so color and style may differ. For accessibility, ensure surrounding text conveys the intended meaning and provide a text description if needed. Cross‑platform, keep it recognizable in monochrome or color, and test with assistive tech to support clear communication.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+1F58A in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.

Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.

Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.

History & usage: Emojis convey ideas, emotions, or objects in messaging and interfaces; meaning depends on context. Appearance can vary across platforms, apps, and fonts, so designs may differ in color, style, and detail. Use emojis thoughtfully in UI and text; keep intent clear and avoid ambiguity in formal content. If a platform lacks color emoji support, a monochrome or text‑style fallback may be shown. For accessibility, ensure surrounding text conveys the intended meaning.

See our category page for related symbols.