Windows
2 options- Press Win + . (period) to open the emoji & symbol picker.
- Or in Word: type 1F198 then Alt + X for the first codepoint.
Multi-codepoint sequence — emoji picker is the reliable option.
Squared Sos Symbol
A symbol from the Warning Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
- Symbol
- 🆘
- Unicode
- U+1F198
- HTML entity
- 🆘
- Category
- Warning Symbols
Export
Download Squared Sos as a vector SVG or a raster PNG.
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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.
15 of 22 in the warning symbols collection
About the squared sos symbol
The glyph shows the letters "SOS" enclosed within a square. It represents the international Morse code distress signal, universally understood as a call for urgent help in emergency situations.
This character is used in digital communication, particularly on social media and messaging platforms, to indicate a serious need for assistance or to draw attention to a critical situation. As an emoji, it conveys a sense of urgency or desperation, often employed humorously or hyperbolically in less dire contexts.
How to type Squared Sos
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 1F198, 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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