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The pencil emoji (✏️) depicts a classic yellow pencil with a sharpened tip, often symbolizing creativity, education, and writing. It represents the act of drafting ideas, from school assignments to artistic sketches. In a digital context, it can signify editing or note-taking. Interestingly, the pencil has cultural significance as a tool of empowerment—think of the phrase, "The pen is mightier than the sword," emphasizing the power of words. So, whether you’re jotting down thoughts or brainstorming a novel, the pencil emoji inspires creativity at every turn! The emoji version is 0.6, released in 2015.