Warning Sign ⚠

⚠ (U+26A0) 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: Warning Sign is part of the Symbols family (block: Miscellaneous Symbols). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: WARNING SIGN (U+26A0) is a symbol in the Miscellaneous Symbols block. It belongs to the Common script area. The character is used to signal danger or a need for caution. In many contexts, people place this symbol next to text, graphics, or labels that require careful attention. Usage notes describe that the symbol is used to call attention to warnings or important notices. Exclamation symbols can draw readers to important information. The sign is read as a warning and can precede instructions or cautions. In documents, signs, and user interfaces, it helps flag hazards, deadlines, or changes that matter. The design is simple, bold, and recognizable in many languages. Users see the symbol and understand the need to pause and review the content. It functions as a quick alert that does not rely on words first. Over time, it has become a common way to mark urgent or critical information in both print and digital settings. Its purpose remains clear: to alert people to potential risk or essential notice.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+26A0 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.

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