Compass 🧭

🧭 (U+1F9ED) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.

What it is and where it’s used: Compass is part of the Symbols family (block: Supplemental Symbols and Pictographs). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: The COMPASS emoji depicts a compass. It can be used to talk about travel planning, navigation, or finding direction in a project. In messages, it signals that you are looking for a route, a path to follow, or orientation in a task. It also fits in apps or documents that involve maps, hiking, or decision making. When used in UI, place it near directions or settings to reinforce guidance. For accessibility, ensure surrounding text explains its meaning. Across platforms the color and detail can differ, so keep captions or context clear.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+1F9ED in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.

Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.

Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.

See our category page for related symbols.