EMOJI
⚠ Warning Sign
Unicode information
Warning SignWARNING SIGNU+26A0⚠⚠\26a0\u26A0Symbols15.1Meaning of ⚠ Warning Sign
The ⚠ emoji is named Warning Sign. It belongs to the symbols group in Unicode Emoji. Its precise interpretation can vary with the message and context.
Common uses
- Represent “Warning Sign” visually in messages and posts.
- Add context or tone to digital conversations.
- Use it in social media, chats, names and Unicode-compatible content.
How to type ⚠ on Windows, Mac and mobile
Windows
The universal method is to use Copy on this page and paste ⚠. On Windows 10/11 you can also press Win + . to open the emoji panel and find it by name.
Mac
Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer, search for Warning Sign, then double-click it to insert the character.
Microsoft Word
Type 26A0 without U+, then immediately press Alt + X. Word converts the code into ⚠. You can also use Insert → Symbol.
Google Docs
Open Insert → Special characters and search by name, or paste ⚠ directly. For emoji, you can also use your operating system emoji picker.
iPhone / iPad
Open the emoji keyboard, find the emoji by name or category and tap it. You can also copy ⚠ from SymbolDex. For a reusable shortcut, add a replacement under Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement.
Android
Open the emoji panel in Gboard or your keyboard, find the emoji and tap it. You can also copy ⚠ from this page.
Linux
In many Linux apps using GTK/IBus, press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 26a0, then confirm with Enter or Space. If your app does not support this method, copy and paste ⚠.
Web and programming codes
Copy the representation you need for HTML, CSS, JavaScript or Python. For emoji sequences, SymbolDex includes every code point in the correct order.
⚠⚠\26a0\u26A0\u26A0⚠Usage examples
⚠ Warning SignMessage ⚠Text + emoji ⚠