Windows
2 options- Press Win + . (period) to open the emoji & symbol picker.
- Or in Word: type 1F9A7 then Alt + X for the first codepoint.
Multi-codepoint sequence — emoji picker is the reliable option.
Orangutan Symbol
A symbol from the Animal Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
- Symbol
- 🦧
- Unicode
- U+1F9A7
- HTML entity
- 🦧
- Category
- Animal Symbols
Export
Download Orangutan 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.
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About the orangutan symbol
Orangutan is an emoji depicting the shaggy, reddish-brown great ape known for its long arms and tree-dwelling lifestyle. The character typically shows the animal’s face and upper body, often with a thoughtful or gentle expression, though specific design details vary across platforms.
This emoji is used in messages about wildlife, conservation, and the rainforests of Southeast Asia, where orangutans are native. It also appears in discussions of animal intelligence, endangered species, and occasionally in playful references to the orangutan’s slow, deliberate movements.
How to type Orangutan
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 1F9A7, 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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