U+263A • Smileys & Emotion
Smiling Face Emoji
Meaning
A classic smiley. A yellow face with a modest smile, rosy cheeks, relaxed eyebrows, and soft, closed eyes. Conveys a wide range of warm, positive feelings, including love, happiness, and gratitude.
Similar to 😊 Smiling Face With Smiling Eyes, which has a broader smile, no eyebrows, and smiling eyes.
Early designs from Google, Samsung, and Microsoft had their eyes open and did not include any eyebrows. One previous design from Facebook also had no eyebrows.
This smiley predates Unicode emoji support. In its Unicode name of White Smiling Face, white does not refer to skin tone or ethnicity. See the glossary for the term white in Unicode character names.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+263A |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | smiling face |
| Shortcode | :smiling-face: |
| Category | Smileys & Emotion |
| Subcategory | face-affection |
| Version | E0.6 |
| Qualification | unqualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the ☺️ Smiling Face emoji mean?
A classic smiley. A yellow face with a modest smile, rosy cheeks, relaxed eyebrows, and soft, closed eyes. Conveys a wide range of warm, positive feelings, including love, happiness, and gratitude. Similar to 😊 Smiling Face With Smiling Eyes, which has a broader smile, no eyebrows, and smiling eyes. Early designs from Google, Samsung, and Microsoft had their eyes open and did not include any eyebrows. One previous design from Facebook also had no eyebrows. This smiley predates Unicode emoji support. In its Unicode name of White Smiling Face, white does not refer to skin tone or ethnicity. See the glossary for the term white in Unicode character names.
How do I copy the ☺️ emoji?
Click the "Copy Emoji" button on this page, or select the emoji (☺️) and press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac).
What is the Unicode for Smiling Face?
The Unicode for the Smiling Face emoji is U+263A.
On which platforms can I use the ☺️ emoji?
You can use the Smiling Face emoji on all major platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and all social media apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
How to Use the Smiling Face Emoji
In Text Messages
"That was hilarious ☺️"
"I'm so relieved ☺️"
Perfect for expressing relief, nervous laughter, or awkward situations.
On Social Media
Captions: "When you barely make it on time ☺️"
Comments: "This is literally me ☺️"
Great for relatable content and reactions.
Professional Use
Emails: Use sparingly for lightening the tone
Slack/Teams: "Finally fixed that bug ☺️"
Adds personality to workplace communication.
Creative Combinations
☺️💦 (emphasized relief)
☺️😅 (double relief)
Combine with other emojis for unique expressions.
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