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Cloud Symbol ☁: Copy and Paste

The cloud symbol is ☁. Click the button to copy it, or use the Unicode value U+2601, the HTML code or the keyboard shortcuts below to type it anywhere.

  • Symbol
    ☁
  • Unicode
    U+2601
  • HTML (decimal)
    ☁
  • HTML (hex)
    ☁
  • CSS
    \2601
  • JavaScript
    \u2601

Cloud Symbol codes and values

FormatValue
UnicodeU+2601
HTML (decimal)☁
HTML (hex)☁
CSS\2601
JavaScript\u2601

The official Unicode name is "Cloud".

How to type the cloud symbol

Windows

  1. In Microsoft Word, type 2601 and press Alt + X to turn the code into ☁.
  2. Or press Win + . to open the emoji and symbol panel and search for it.

Mac

  1. Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer and search for "cloud".
  2. Or add the "Unicode Hex Input" keyboard in System Settings, hold Option and type 2601.

Linux

  1. In GTK apps press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 2601 and press Enter.

Web pages

Write ☁ in HTML, or paste the character directly into a UTF-8 page.

Encoding details

EncodingValue
Code pointU+2601 (decimal 9729)
UTF-8 bytesE2 98 81
URL encoded%E2%98%81
CategorySo

What the cloud symbol means

The cloud symbol depicts a cumulus formation and frequently represents meteorological weather data or internet-based computing. Software interfaces use it to indicate synchronization, remote storage, or network connectivity status.

Using the cloud symbol well

Implement this graphic using Unicode U+2601. When using it as a functional button in software, attach clear tooltips and accessible names so users know what action the icon triggers.

Characters next to it in Unicode

CharacterCodeName
◾U+25FEBlack Medium Small Square
◿U+25FFLower Right Triangle
☀U+2600Black Sun With Rays
☂U+2602Umbrella
☃U+2603Snowman
☄U+2604Comet

FAQ

What is the Unicode for the cloud symbol?

The cloud symbol ☁ is U+2601 (Cloud).

How do I type ☁ on a keyboard?

There is no classic Alt code for it. On Windows type 2601 in Word and press Alt + X, on Mac use the Character Viewer, and on Linux press Ctrl + Shift + U then 2601.

What is the HTML code for ☁?

Use ☁. The hexadecimal form is ☁.

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