Peace Symbol codes and values
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Unicode | U+262E |
| HTML (decimal) | ☮ |
| HTML (hex) | ☮ |
| CSS | \262E |
| JavaScript | \u262E |
The official Unicode name is "Peace Symbol".
How to type the peace symbol
Windows
- In Microsoft Word, type
262Eand press Alt + X to turn the code into ☮. - Or press Win + . to open the emoji and symbol panel and search for it.
Mac
- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer and search for "peace symbol".
- Or add the "Unicode Hex Input" keyboard in System Settings, hold Option and type
262E.
Linux
- In GTK apps press Ctrl + Shift + U, type
262eand press Enter.
Web pages
Write ☮ in HTML, or paste the character directly into a UTF-8 page.
Encoding details
| Encoding | Value |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+262E (decimal 9774) |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 98 AE |
| URL encoded | %E2%98%AE |
| Category | So |
What the peace symbol means
Originally designed for nuclear disarmament campaigns, this emblem became a universal icon for peace movements worldwide. People display it on clothing, signs, and art to advocate for nonviolence and global harmony.
Using the peace symbol well
Reference Unicode U+262E when inserting it into digital messages. Because some basic fonts omit this pictograph, test your document across devices or provide an image alternative for reliable accessibility.
Characters next to it in Unicode
| Character | Code | Name |
|---|---|---|
| ☫ | U+262B | Farsi Symbol |
| ☬ | U+262C | Adi Shakti |
| ☭ | U+262D | Hammer And Sickle |
| ☯ | U+262F | Yin Yang |
| ☰ | U+2630 | Trigram For Heaven |
| ☱ | U+2631 | Trigram For Lake |
FAQ
What is the Unicode for the peace symbol?
The peace symbol ☮ is U+262E (Peace Symbol).
How do I type ☮ on a keyboard?
There is no classic Alt code for it. On Windows type 262E in Word and press Alt + X, on Mac use the Character Viewer, and on Linux press Ctrl + Shift + U then 262e.
What is the HTML code for ☮?
Use ☮. The hexadecimal form is ☮.
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