The “Symbols” emoji group includes a wide variety of visual icons used to represent concepts, instructions, identities, warnings, and more. Unlike emojis that depict people, animals, or objects, these symbols communicate meaning through simple and universally recognizable shapes and signs. On this page, you’ll find Windows Alt codes and keyboard shortcuts for emojis in this group, making it easy to type or copy them directly. If you are new to Alt codes and need detailed instructions on how to use them, please read How to Use Alt Codes to Enter Special Characters. If some Alt codes are not working as expected, please read Why Do Alt Codes Not Work in Some Programs?.
This group features commonly used icons such as ❗ Red Exclamation Mark, ➡️ Right Arrow, ♻️ Recycling Symbol, 🔞 No One Under Eighteen, and ☪️ Star and Crescent. These symbols appear frequently in chats, posts, signage, and systems that rely on non-verbal communication. Whether you’re emphasizing a point, providing direction, expressing identity, or enhancing clarity, symbol emojis help bring structure and intention to your message.
To better organize this category, the Unicode Standard defines several sub-groups within the “Symbols” emoji group:
Transport-Sign: Symbols that resemble those used in road signs or public transit such as ♿ Wheelchair Symbol.
Warning: Used to indicate caution, danger, or alert such as ⛔ No Entry.
Arrow: Directional icons used to point, navigate, or show movement such as 🔃 Clockwise Vertical Arrows.
Religion: Symbols representing various faiths and belief systems such as 🛐 Place of Worship.
Zodiac: Astrological signs associated with horoscopes and birth dates such as ♍ Virgo.
Av-Symbol: Audio/visual symbols commonly found on media devices such as 🔀 Shuffle Tracks Button.
Gender: Icons that represent gender identities and biological sex such as ♀️ Female Sign.
Math: Mathematical symbols and operators used in equations or to express calculations such as ♾️ Infinity Sign.
Punctuation: Common symbols used in writing and grammar such as ❓Red Question Mark.
Currency: Emojis representing monetary and financial symbols such as 💱 Currency Exchange.
Other-Symbol: A catch-all group for miscellaneous symbols such as ♻️ Recycling Symbol.
Keycap: Emoji that combine numbers or characters with a keycap design like 8️⃣ Keycap: 8.
Alphanum: Alphanumeric symbols and icons often used for labels or markers like 🆒 COOL Button.
Geometric: Simple shapes and patterns like 💠Diamond with a Dot.
Some emojis in this group are represented by a single Unicode character, which means they typically support both Alt codes and Alt X codes for keyboard input. Emojis made up of a sequence two or more Unicode characters, however, do not support these shortcuts and are marked as “n/a” on this page. If you’re unfamiliar with Alt codes and need step-by-step guidance, check out our guide: How to Use Alt Codes to Enter Special Characters. If the Alt code results in a black-and-white emoji, please read this.
For ease of use, you can simply click any emoji on this page to copy it, then paste it directly into your document, message, or post.