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Scissors Symbol ✂: Copy and Paste

The scissors symbol is ✂. Click the button to copy it, or use the Unicode value U+2702, the HTML code or the keyboard shortcuts below to type it anywhere.

  • Symbol
    ✂
  • Unicode
    U+2702
  • HTML (decimal)
    ✂
  • HTML (hex)
    ✂
  • CSS
    \2702
  • JavaScript
    \u2702

Scissors Symbol codes and values

FormatValue
UnicodeU+2702
HTML (decimal)✂
HTML (hex)✂
CSS\2702
JavaScript\u2702

The official Unicode name is "Black Scissors".

How to type the scissors symbol

Windows

  1. In Microsoft Word, type 2702 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 "black scissors".
  2. Or add the "Unicode Hex Input" keyboard in System Settings, hold Option and type 2702.

Linux

  1. In GTK apps press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 2702 and press Enter.

Web pages

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

Encoding details

EncodingValue
Code pointU+2702 (decimal 9986)
UTF-8 bytesE2 9C 82
URL encoded%E2%9C%82
CategorySo

What the scissors symbol means

The scissors symbol depicts a cutting tool and universally indicates where to cut paper or digital elements. Forms, packaging, and user interfaces use it to mark tear lines or clipping actions.

Using the scissors symbol well

Type this symbol using Unicode U+2702. When placing it on printable forms, align it precisely with dashed lines so users clearly understand exactly where they should make their cuts.

Characters next to it in Unicode

CharacterCodeName
⛿U+26FFWhite Flag With Horizontal Middle Black Stripe
✀U+2700Black Safety Scissors
✁U+2701Upper Blade Scissors
✃U+2703Lower Blade Scissors
✄U+2704White Scissors
✅U+2705White Heavy Check Mark

FAQ

What is the Unicode for the scissors symbol?

The scissors symbol ✂ is U+2702 (Black Scissors).

How do I type ✂ on a keyboard?

There is no classic Alt code for it. On Windows type 2702 in Word and press Alt + X, on Mac use the Character Viewer, and on Linux press Ctrl + Shift + U then 2702.

What is the HTML code for ✂?

Use ✂. The hexadecimal form is ✂.

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