Windows
2 options- Press Win + . (period) to open the emoji & symbol picker.
- Or in Word: type 1F9ED then Alt + X for the first codepoint.
Multi-codepoint sequence — emoji picker is the reliable option.
Compass Symbol
A symbol from the Transport and Map Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
- Symbol
- 🧭
- Unicode
- U+1F9ED
- HTML entity
- 🧭
- Category
- Transport and Map Symbols
Export
Download Compass 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.
25 of 42 in the transport and map symbols collection
About the compass symbol
The character is read as "compass" and typically spoken as "compass emoji." It depicts a traditional magnetic compass, often shown with a red needle pointing north and a circular dial with cardinal directions. This symbol is used to represent navigation, direction, orientation, or finding one's way, both literally in travel and metaphorically in decision-making or guidance. It appears in contexts such as maps, outdoor adventures, travel planning, and discussions about exploration or personal direction.
How to type Compass
Native keyboard shortcuts for each operating system — derived from the codepoint, so the steps below are always accurate.
macOS
2 options- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer.
- Search by name or paste the symbol — easiest path for multi-codepoint sequences.
Linux
1 step- Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 1F9ED, 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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