Windows
2 options- Press Win + . (period) to open the emoji & symbol picker.
- Or in Word: type 1F40C then Alt + X for the first codepoint.
Multi-codepoint sequence — emoji picker is the reliable option.
Snail Symbol
A symbol from the Nature Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
- Symbol
- 🐌
- Unicode
- U+1F40C
- HTML entity
- 🐌
- Category
- Nature Symbols
Export
Download Snail as a vector SVG or a raster PNG.
Preview
transparent background
Color applies to monochrome symbols; multicolor emoji keep their own colors. 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 snail symbol
A coiled shell with a soft, slug-like body emerging from the opening, often depicted with two tentacles and a slimy trail. This character represents the slow-moving mollusk, the snail, and is used in digital communication to symbolize slowness, patience, or a deliberate pace. It also appears in contexts related to gardening, nature, or French cuisine.
How to type Snail
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 1F40C, 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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