Windows
2 options- Press Win + . (period) to open the emoji & symbol picker.
- Or in Word: type 1F42C then Alt + X for the first codepoint.
Multi-codepoint sequence — emoji picker is the reliable option.
Dolphin Symbol
A symbol from the Animal Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
- Symbol
- 🐬
- Unicode
- U+1F42C
- HTML entity
- 🐬
- Category
- Animal Symbols
Export
Download Dolphin as a vector SVG or a raster PNG.
Preview
transparent background
Color applies to monochrome symbols; multicolor emoji keep their own colors. SVG uses the system font stack — open in any vector editor and convert to outlines if needed. PNGs have a transparent background.
94 of 116 in the animal symbols collection
About the dolphin symbol
A blue or gray dolphin, often shown leaping with a curved body and a prominent dorsal fin. It represents the marine mammal, found in oceans and rivers, and is used to convey themes of the sea, intelligence, playfulness, and freedom.
This emoji appears in messages about marine life, ocean conservation, beach trips, or aquatic animals. It can also symbolize agility, communication, or a friendly, social nature in casual conversation.
How to type Dolphin
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 1F42C, 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.
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