Windows
2 options- In Word / Outlook: type 2620 then press Alt + X.
- Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.
Skull And Crossbones Symbol
A symbol from the Warning Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
- Symbol
- ☠
- Unicode
- U+2620
- HTML entity
- ☠
- Category
- Warning Symbols
Export
Download Skull And Crossbones as SVG or PNG — or add a caption to make a labelled icon, badge or sticker.
Background
Previewtransparent background
Fill color applies to monochrome symbols; multicolor emoji keep their own colors. Add a circle/rounded background to make an app icon or avatar. Exports are self-contained; the SVG embeds the glyph's font. Without a background, exports are transparent.
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About the skull and crossbones symbol
On warning labels for poisons and toxic substances, this skull-and-crossbones symbol signals danger of death or serious harm. It also appears on pirate flags, where it historically conveyed a threat of violence, and in digital communication to represent death, danger, or a menacing tone.
How to type Skull And Crossbones
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 2620.
- Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.
Linux
1 step- Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 2620, 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: text.
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