☠Skull and Crossbones
U+2620 • :skull_and_crossbones: • Smileys & Emotion
Developer & Web Encodings (1-Click Copy)
Cross-Platform Display & Visual Rendering
Emojis are rendered natively by each operating system's built-in font engine. While the underlying Unicode codepoint (U+2620) is universally identical, the visual art style adapts to your viewer's device:
Rendered via Apple Color Emoji font. Glossy, dimensional art style.
Rendered via Noto Color Emoji. Flat, clean graphic design.
Rendered via Segoe UI Emoji. Fluent design style with thick outlines.
Technical Metadata & Character Specifications
| Unicode Character | ☠ |
| Official Name | Skull and Crossbones |
| Hex Codepoint Sequence | U+2620 |
| Decimal Codepoint(s) | 9760 |
| HTML Decimal Entity | ☠ |
| HTML Hex Entity | ☠ |
| UTF-8 Hex Bytes | E2 98 A0 |
| UTF-16 Surrogate Pairs | 0x2620 |
| Discord / Slack Shortcode | :skull_and_crossbones: |
| Category | Smileys & Emotion |
| Search Keywords | danger, poison, pirate |
Frequently Asked Questions about Skull and Crossbones (☠)
How do I copy and paste the Skull and Crossbones emoji (☠)?
Click the "Copy ☠ Emoji" button on this page. The symbol will immediately copy to your device clipboard, ready to paste on WhatsApp, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, Twitter (X), or Facebook.
What does the Skull and Crossbones emoji (☠) mean in texting?
The Skull and Crossbones emoji (☠) belongs to the "Smileys & Emotion" category and is commonly used in messaging, social media bios, and online communication to represent skull and crossbones.
What is the Unicode codepoint and HTML entity for Skull and Crossbones?
The official Unicode codepoint sequence is U+2620 (HTML Decimal: ☠, HTML Hex: ☠). Its Discord and Slack shortcode is :skull_and_crossbones:.
Does the Skull and Crossbones emoji work on iPhone, Android, and Windows?
Yes, ☠ is an official Unicode standard character supported natively across all modern versions of Apple iOS, Google Android, Microsoft Windows 11, and macOS without requiring any custom font installations.
How can I type Skull and Crossbones using a keyboard shortcut?
On Windows, press "Windows Key + ." (period) to open the emoji picker and search "Skull and Crossbones". On Mac, press "Command + Control + Space". On smartphones and tablets, tap the smiley face icon on your virtual keyboard.