Windows
2 options- In Word / Outlook: type 2601 then press Alt + X.
- Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.
Cloud
A symbol from the Zodiac & Planets collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
- Symbol
- ☁
- Unicode
- U+2601
- HTML entity
- ☁
- Category
- Zodiac & Planets
Export
Download Cloud as a vector SVG or a raster PNG.
SVG uses the system font stack — open in any vector editor and convert to outlines if needed. PNGs have a transparent background.
33 of 38 in the zodiac & planets collection
About the cloud symbol
Commonly referred to as a cloud, this symbol is a graphic representation of a cumulus formation. It orignates from the Miscellaneous Symbols block and is a member of the Common script, meaning it is not tied to any specific language or writing system. In technical contexts, it is interpreted as a pictograph for weather or atmosphere rather than a linguistic unit with a phonetic pronunciation.
Usage of this character appears frequently in meteorological reporting and digital interfaces. It acts as a standard icon on signage and maps to indicate overcast skies or potential rain. Beyond weather, it is often employed in social media posts to convey a dreamy mood or to represent digital storage services. Within the context of gaming and entertainment, it sometimes functions as a decorative element in username strings or character status indicators.
How to type Cloud
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 2601.
- Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.
Linux
1 step- Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 2601, 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: text.
Part of the Miscellaneous Symbols block
☁ cloud lives inside the Miscellaneous Symbols Unicode block. Browse every indexed character in Miscellaneous Symbols →
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