Windows
2 options- Press Win + . (period) to open the emoji & symbol picker.
- Or in Word: type 1F9BB then Alt + X for the first codepoint.
Multi-codepoint sequence — emoji picker is the reliable option.
Ear With Hearing Aid
A symbol from the People & Hands collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
- Symbol
- 🦻
- Unicode
- U+1F9BB
- HTML entity
- 🦻
- Category
- People & Hands
Export
Download Ear With Hearing Aid 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.
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About the ear with hearing aid symbol
Representing a human ear paired with a small external device, the Ear With Hearing Aid is a graphic character located within the Supplemental Symbols and Pictographs block. It serves as a visual shorthand for assistive listening technology and identifies the presence of auditory support systems. In digital communication, it functions as a pictograph rather than a phonetic letter, though it is described in text as a hearing aid symbol.
This character frequently appears in social media posts and online biographies to signify shared identity within the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities. It is also utilized in informational settings, such as digital signage or accessibility guides, to denote the availability of hearing loops or FM systems in public venues. Organizations often use it in educational content to promote awareness regarding hearing health and inclusive communication practices.
How to type Ear With Hearing Aid
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 1F9BB, 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.
Skin tone variants
The ear with hearing aid accepts a Fitzpatrick skin-tone modifier (U+1F3FB–U+1F3FF). Each variant is a distinct copyable sequence — click 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.
Part of the Supplemental Symbols And Pictographs block
🦻 ear with hearing aid lives inside the Supplemental Symbols And Pictographs Unicode block. Browse every indexed character in Supplemental Symbols And Pictographs →
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