What does the briefcase icon mean on Twitter?

You must have seen a little briefcase icon on a few profiles on Twitter, this icon is accompanied by some text. That's because they have enrolled for Twitter for Professionals.
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What does the briefcase on Twitter mean?

How Protected Tweets Work. Protected tweets cannot be viewed by anyone whose Twitter account has not been specifically approved. Followers must be approved before they can view the protected tweets on a profile, in searches, in an embedded widget or in the timeline.
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How do I get rid of the lock icon on Twitter?

To unprotect your Tweets, follow the above instructions: For web, uncheck the box next to Protect my Tweets. For the Twitter for iOS and Twitter for Android apps, drag the slider or uncheck the box next to Protect your Tweets.
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What do the little symbols mean on Twitter?

Knowing these icons and symbols will help you become a Twitter expert. The icons reply, retweet, like, and follow normally show up under tweets. The backward arched arrow is the reply icon, use the icon to reply to another Twitter user or tweet. The box made out of two arrows is the retweet button.
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What does a locked account on Twitter mean?

When you log in to your Twitter account and see a message that your account has been locked for security purposes, this means that your account has been detected for suspicious behavior and it appears as though your account may have been compromised.
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How do you know if you are restricted on Twitter?

If your account is temporarily restricted, people who visit your profile may see a message letting them know the account may have violated the Twitter Rules and asking them to confirm they still want to view it.
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What does the lock symbol mean?

The lock appears when your screen could lock, and an open lock appears when connected to a trusted device.
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How do you get symbols on Twitter?

How to Get a Symbol Next to Your Twitter Name
  1. Type "Character Map" on the Start screen and then click "Character Map" in the list of results to launch the utility. ...
  2. Select the font that contains the symbols you want to use. ...
  3. Click one of the symbols to view a larger version of it.
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What is the purple icon on Twitter?

The audio meet-ups will be highlighted via a purple icon on the creators' Fleets bubble, signifying when an audio discussion is in progress, and who's participating. Twitter started tweeting from an official account for the new function earlier this month, and today, it's announced the first stage of testing.
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How do you get a bird next to your name on Twitter?

Once you select the Edit Profile button, you can change the customized text and images associated with your account. Click the name displayed on your Twitter account and then insert your preferred emoji characters. On a mobile device, switch to the emoji keyboard included with Android or iOS.
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How can you view private tweets?

How to View Protected Tweets Without Following the Person on...
  1. Use a proxy service.
  2. Create a Fake Twitter ID.
  3. Check Follower list on Profile.
  4. Using Online Tools.
  5. Ask Others to Send in Message.
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How do protected tweets work?

Protected Tweets will not appear in third-party search engines (like Google search). Your protected Tweets will only be searchable on Twitter by you and your followers. Replies you send to an account that isn't following you will not be seen by that account (because only your followers will see your Tweets).
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How do you make your tweets private?

Launch the Twitter app. At the top of your screen, touch the gear icon to access your account settings page to the right of the Twitter search bar. Select Privacy and safety from the drop-down menu next to your username. Adjust the slider next to Protect your Tweets.
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What does ? mean on Instagram?

The lock also means a "taken" relationship status.

On social apps, ? means that a person is in a solid and happy relationship with someone else.
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What is a private Twitter account?

A private Twitter account means that whatever you post can only be seen by your followers, all of whom you have to manually approve. This also means that anyone who doesn't follow you or doesn't have permission to view your feed won't be able to see your tweets. Here's how to make your Twitter account private.
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What is the padlock symbol?

The padlock symbol means the web page you are visiting is secure. For extra peace of mind please ensure that the web address that appears in the internet bar starts with "https://", as this confirms you are on a secure web page.
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What is the new symbol on Twitter?

Four Dots. This is the new icon that has been added recently to the Twitter app.
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What does a star mean in Twitter?

Functionality like the retweet has changed since Twitter's inception, and an alteration to the favorite button may signal a change in the meaning of the button. In the few screenshots that have made their way onto Twitter, it appears that tweets that a user "stars" appear on their profile page as "likes."
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What are Twitter moments?

Moments let you tell a story that goes beyond one Tweet and highlights different perspectives. Create a Moment by developing collections of notable Tweet conversations and live commentary, or weaving together Tweets that tell a powerful or interesting message.
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What does a white padlock mean?

It signifies that the connection to the website is encrypted using HTTPS and has an SSL/TLS certificate. While it does not mean the site a user is viewing is safe to use, it does mean that the connection to the site is secure.
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What does the GREY padlock mean?

Chosen solution. A gray padlock means that Firefox connected securely, but that the site didn't get a more expensive Extended Validation SSL certificate.
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What does an open padlock mean?

It indicates that your call connection is not secure. Now don't be too concerned as no one has a secure connection when they make a call, unless they are the head of state or royalty.
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How do you find your Shadowban on Twitter?

Am I Shadowbanned: How to check if you are shadowbanned on Twitter
  1. Visit twitter using an incognito or private browser mode. ...
  2. Visit the Twitter Explore page. ...
  3. Scroll down to the search box and run a check on your account using your username. ...
  4. Don't Tweet. ...
  5. Clear all social activity that you feel might have caused the shadowban.
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What is the maximum number of tweets per day?

Current Twitter limits

Direct Messages (daily): The limit is 1,000 messages sent per day. Tweets: 2,400 per day. The daily update limit is further broken down into smaller limits for semi-hourly intervals.
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Can you hide tweets from a certain person?

To hide a tweet, tap on the menu arrow in the upper right corner of the tweet, then choose the new 'Hide reply' option on the menu that appears. In addition to hiding the tweet, Twitter will prompt the user to choose whether they would like to block the people who shared the hidden tweet.
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