Windows
2 options- Press Win + . (period) to open the emoji & symbol picker.
- Or in Word: type 1F4CF then Alt + X for the first codepoint.
Multi-codepoint sequence — emoji picker is the reliable option.
Straight Ruler Symbol
A symbol from the Office, Copyright and Trademark Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
- Symbol
- 📏
- Unicode
- U+1F4CF
- HTML entity
- 📏
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transparent background
Color applies to monochrome symbols; multicolor emoji keep their own colors. SVG uses the system font stack — open in any vector editor and convert to outlines if needed. PNGs have a transparent background.
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About the straight ruler symbol
In messaging and note-taking apps, this emoji represents a straight ruler, the drawing and measuring tool. It is used to convey concepts of measurement, precision, straightness, or the act of drawing a line, and can also refer to school supplies or office equipment. The character is a pictograph from the Miscellaneous Symbols and Pictographs block, designed to be a simple visual representation of a ruler.
How to type Straight Ruler
Native keyboard shortcuts for each operating system — derived from the codepoint, so the steps below are always accurate.
macOS
2 options- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer.
- Search by name or paste the symbol — easiest path for multi-codepoint sequences.
Linux
1 step- Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 1F4CF, then press Enter or Space.
Copy in every format
Every form of this character — for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, URLs and more. Click any value to copy.
Text vs emoji presentation
This codepoint has two standardized presentations. Append U+FE0E to force the monochrome text form, or U+FE0F to force the colorful emoji form. Default presentation: emoji.
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