Windows
2 options- Press Win + . (period) to open the emoji & symbol picker.
- Or in Word: type 1F9D3 then Alt + X for the first codepoint.
Multi-codepoint sequence — emoji picker is the reliable option.
Older Adult
A symbol from the People & Hands collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
- Symbol
- 🧓
- Unicode
- U+1F9D3
- HTML entity
- 🧓
- Category
- People & Hands
Export
Download Older Adult 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 older adult symbol
Representing a non-gendered person of advanced age, the 🧓 Older Adult emoji serves as a neutral alternative to specific masculine or feminine elderly figures. Classified within the Supplemental Symbols and Pictographs block, this character is frequently referred to as an elder or senior citizen. It belongs to the People and Hands category on this site, reflecting its primary function as a representation of human demographics within digital communication.
Writers typically employ this symbol in social posts and messaging to discuss aging, retirement, or family heritage. It is commonly used in contexts regarding elder care services, multigenerational family gatherings, and discussions about the wisdom of senior members in a community. In professional signage or digital layouts, it may act as a shorthand icon for senior discounts or accessibility services intended for older age groups.
How to type Older Adult
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 1F9D3, 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 older adult 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
🧓 older adult lives inside the Supplemental Symbols And Pictographs Unicode block. Browse every indexed character in Supplemental Symbols And Pictographs →
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