SYMBOL
☠ skull and crossbones
Unicode information
skull and crossbonesSKULL AND CROSSBONESU+2620☠☠\2620\u2620Crosses17.0Meaning of ☠ skull and crossbones
The ☠ character is listed as skull and crossbones in SymbolDex. Its technical Unicode name is SKULL AND CROSSBONES. It belongs to the cross-symbol family; its precise meaning depends on the specific form and context.
Common uses
- Error or cancellation marks, depending on the character.
- Decorative or religious text when applicable.
- Lists, signs and documentation.
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 press Win + . and browse the Symbols section, or open Character Map (charmap) to locate characters supported by your fonts.
Mac
Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer, search for skull and crossbones, then double-click it to insert the character.
Microsoft Word
Type 2620 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
iOS does not provide a direct Unicode-code entry method for every symbol. Copy ☠ from SymbolDex or check long-press variants on related keys. For frequent use, create a shortcut under Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement.
Android
Availability varies by Android keyboard. In Gboard, browse the symbols panel and long-press related keys for variants. If it is not available, copy ☠ from SymbolDex and paste it where needed.
Linux
In many Linux apps using GTK/IBus, press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 2620, 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.
☠☠\2620\u2620\u2620☠Usage examples
☠ — skull and crossbonesUnicode: U+2620HTML: ☠