Windows
2 options- In Word / Outlook: type 26A1 then press Alt + X.
- Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.
High Voltage Sign
A symbol from the Zodiac & Planets collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
- Symbol
- ⚡
- Unicode
- U+26A1
- HTML entity
- ⚡
- Category
- Zodiac & Planets
Export
Download High Voltage Sign 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.
38 of 38 in the zodiac & planets collection
About the high voltage sign symbol
Represented by a jagged yellow bolt, the High Voltage Sign is a common pictograph found within the Miscellaneous Symbols block. While it is formally named for electrical hazards, it is colloquially referred to as the lightning bolt or zap symbol. This character belongs to the Common script and is categorized as a general symbol, though it is curated here under Zodiac and Planets due to its historical association with celestial phenomena and planetary deities like Jupiter.
In modern communication, this sign frequently appears in social media posts to denote speed, energy, or breaking news. It serves as a functional icon in user interfaces to represent "quick" actions or battery charging status. Beyond digital screens, the symbol is used on physical signage and industrial equipment to warn individuals of potential electrical danger or high-voltage risks in a clear, non-verbal manner.
How to type High Voltage Sign
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 26A1.
- Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.
Linux
1 step- Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 26A1, 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.
Part of the Miscellaneous Symbols block
⚡ high voltage sign lives inside the Miscellaneous Symbols Unicode block. Browse every indexed character in Miscellaneous Symbols →
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