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Envelope Symbol ✉: Copy and Paste

The envelope symbol is ✉. Click the button to copy it, or use the Unicode value U+2709, the HTML code or the keyboard shortcuts below to type it anywhere.

  • Symbol
    ✉
  • Unicode
    U+2709
  • HTML (decimal)
    ✉
  • HTML (hex)
    ✉
  • CSS
    \2709
  • JavaScript
    \u2709

Envelope Symbol codes and values

FormatValue
UnicodeU+2709
HTML (decimal)✉
HTML (hex)✉
CSS\2709
JavaScript\u2709

The official Unicode name is "Envelope".

How to type the envelope symbol

Windows

  1. In Microsoft Word, type 2709 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 "envelope".
  2. Or add the "Unicode Hex Input" keyboard in System Settings, hold Option and type 2709.

Linux

  1. In GTK apps press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 2709 and press Enter.

Web pages

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

Encoding details

EncodingValue
Code pointU+2709 (decimal 9993)
UTF-8 bytesE2 9C 89
URL encoded%E2%9C%89
CategorySo

What the envelope symbol means

This graphic represents a sealed paper envelope, serving as a universal icon for postal mail or electronic messages. People place it on websites and printed forms to indicate contact options or communication features.

Using the envelope symbol well

When adding this icon to interfaces, always pair it with descriptive alternative text for accessibility. Verify that the selected typeface renders the shape clearly at small sizes to avoid confusion.

Characters next to it in Unicode

CharacterCodeName
✆U+2706Telephone Location Sign
✇U+2707Tape Drive
✈U+2708Airplane
✊U+270ARaised Fist
✋U+270BRaised Hand
✌U+270CVictory Hand

FAQ

What is the Unicode for the envelope symbol?

The envelope symbol ✉ is U+2709 (Envelope).

How do I type ✉ on a keyboard?

There is no classic Alt code for it. On Windows type 2709 in Word and press Alt + X, on Mac use the Character Viewer, and on Linux press Ctrl + Shift + U then 2709.

What is the HTML code for ✉?

Use ✉. The hexadecimal form is ✉.

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