Windows
2 options- In Word / Outlook: type 2693 then press Alt + X.
- Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.
Anchor Symbol
A symbol from the Transport and Map Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
- Symbol
- ⚓
- Unicode
- U+2693
- HTML entity
- ⚓
- Category
- Transport and Map Symbols
Export
Download Anchor as SVG or PNG — or add a caption to make a labelled icon, badge or sticker.
Background
This emoji keeps its own colors. Add a background to turn it into an app icon or avatar. Exports are self-contained and render the same anywhere. Without a background, exports are transparent.
23 of 42 in the transport and map symbols collection
About the anchor symbol
The anchor is a nautical symbol depicting a metal hook with a ring at the top and two curved flukes at the bottom, historically used to moor ships. As an emoji, it commonly appears in contexts related to sailing, the sea, or naval themes, and can also serve as a metaphor for stability or security in messaging.
How to type Anchor
Native keyboard shortcuts for each operating system — derived from the codepoint, so the steps below are always accurate.
macOS
2 options- Enable “Unicode Hex Input” in System Settings → Keyboard, then hold Option and type 2693.
- Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.
Linux
1 step- Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 2693, then press Enter or Space.
Copy in every format
Every form of this character — for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, URLs and more. Click any value to copy.
Text vs emoji presentation
This codepoint has two standardized presentations. Append U+FE0E to force the monochrome text form, or U+FE0F to force the colorful emoji form. Default presentation: emoji.
Related transport and map symbols
Other transport and map symbols you can copy and paste — explore similar Unicode characters from the same family.
- 🚗AutomobileCopy the automobile symbol→
- 🚕TaxiCopy the taxi symbol→
- 🚌BusCopy the bus symbol→
- 🚑AmbulanceCopy the ambulance symbol→
- 🚒Fire EngineCopy the fire engine symbol→
- 🚓Police CarCopy the police car symbol→
- 🚚Delivery TruckCopy the delivery truck symbol→
- 🚜TractorCopy the tractor symbol→
- 🏍Racing MotorcycleCopy the racing motorcycle symbol→
- 🚲BicycleCopy the bicycle symbol→
- 🚂Steam LocomotiveCopy the steam locomotive symbol→
- 🚆TrainCopy the train symbol→
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