⚠️Warning Sign
U+26A0 • :warning: • Symbols & Shapes
Developer & Web Encodings (1-Click Copy)
Cross-Platform Display & Visual Rendering
Emojis are rendered natively by each operating system's built-in font engine. While the underlying Unicode codepoint (U+26A0) is universally identical, the visual art style adapts to your viewer's device:
Rendered via Apple Color Emoji font. Glossy, dimensional art style.
Rendered via Noto Color Emoji. Flat, clean graphic design.
Rendered via Segoe UI Emoji. Fluent design style with thick outlines.
Technical Metadata & Character Specifications
| Unicode Character | ⚠️ |
| Official Name | Warning Sign |
| Hex Codepoint Sequence | U+26A0 |
| Decimal Codepoint(s) | 9888, 65039 |
| HTML Decimal Entity | ⚠️ |
| HTML Hex Entity | ⚠️ |
| UTF-8 Hex Bytes | E2 9A A0 EF B8 8F |
| UTF-16 Surrogate Pairs | 0x26A0, 0xFE0F |
| Discord / Slack Shortcode | :warning: |
| Category | Symbols & Shapes |
| Search Keywords | warning, alert, danger, caution |
Frequently Asked Questions about Warning Sign (⚠️)
How do I copy and paste the Warning Sign emoji (⚠️)?
Click the "Copy ⚠️ Emoji" button on this page. The symbol will immediately copy to your device clipboard, ready to paste on WhatsApp, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, Twitter (X), or Facebook.
What does the Warning Sign emoji (⚠️) mean in texting?
The Warning Sign emoji (⚠️) belongs to the "Symbols & Shapes" category and is commonly used in messaging, social media bios, and online communication to represent warning sign.
What is the Unicode codepoint and HTML entity for Warning Sign?
The official Unicode codepoint sequence is U+26A0 (HTML Decimal: ⚠️, HTML Hex: ⚠️). Its Discord and Slack shortcode is :warning:.
Does the Warning Sign emoji work on iPhone, Android, and Windows?
Yes, ⚠️ is an official Unicode standard character supported natively across all modern versions of Apple iOS, Google Android, Microsoft Windows 11, and macOS without requiring any custom font installations.
How can I type Warning Sign using a keyboard shortcut?
On Windows, press "Windows Key + ." (period) to open the emoji picker and search "Warning Sign". On Mac, press "Command + Control + Space". On smartphones and tablets, tap the smiley face icon on your virtual keyboard.