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Warning Sign ⚠: Copy and Paste

The warning sign is ⚠. Click the button to copy it, or use the Unicode value U+26A0, the HTML code or the keyboard shortcuts below to type it anywhere.

  • Symbol
    ⚠
  • Unicode
    U+26A0
  • HTML (decimal)
    ⚠
  • HTML (hex)
    ⚠
  • CSS
    \26A0
  • JavaScript
    \u26A0

Warning Sign codes and values

FormatValue
UnicodeU+26A0
HTML (decimal)⚠
HTML (hex)⚠
CSS\26A0
JavaScript\u26A0

The official Unicode name is "Warning Sign".

How to type the warning sign

Windows

  1. In Microsoft Word, type 26A0 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 "warning sign".
  2. Or add the "Unicode Hex Input" keyboard in System Settings, hold Option and type 26A0.

Linux

  1. In GTK apps press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 26a0 and press Enter.

Web pages

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

Encoding details

EncodingValue
Code pointU+26A0 (decimal 9888)
UTF-8 bytesE2 9A A0
URL encoded%E2%9A%A0
CategorySo

What the warning sign means

The warning sign features an exclamation mark inside a triangle to alert people about potential hazards. Safety manuals, road signs, and software interfaces use it to prompt caution before proceeding with risky actions.

Using the warning sign well

Insert it via Unicode U+26A0 in user interface designs. Always pair the graphic with clear textual explanations, since colorblind users might miss the typical yellow background used in physical signage.

Characters next to it in Unicode

CharacterCodeName
⚝U+269DOutlined White Star
⚞U+269EThree Lines Converging Right
⚟U+269FThree Lines Converging Left
⚡U+26A1High Voltage Sign
⚢U+26A2Doubled Female Sign
⚣U+26A3Doubled Male Sign

FAQ

What is the Unicode for the warning sign?

The warning sign ⚠ is U+26A0 (Warning Sign).

How do I type ⚠ on a keyboard?

There is no classic Alt code for it. On Windows type 26A0 in Word and press Alt + X, on Mac use the Character Viewer, and on Linux press Ctrl + Shift + U then 26a0.

What is the HTML code for ⚠?

Use ⚠. The hexadecimal form is ⚠.

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