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U+2620 SKULL AND CROSSBONES
Miscellaneous Symbols · Other symbol
| Name | SKULL AND CROSSBONES |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+2620 |
| Decimal | 9760 |
| Block | Miscellaneous Symbols |
| Category | Other symbol (So) |
| UTF-8 | E2 98 A0 |
| UTF-16 | 2620 |
| UTF-32 | 00002620 |
| HTML | ☠ ☠ |
| CSS | \2620 |
| JavaScript | \u2620 |
| Python | \u2620 |
| URL-encoded | %E2%98%A0 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the character U+2620?
U+2620 ☠ is officially named SKULL AND CROSSBONES. It belongs to the Miscellaneous Symbols block and the category Other symbol.
How do I type ☠?
Windows (Word, WordPad): type 2620, then press Alt+X. Linux (GTK/IBus): Ctrl+Shift+U 2620, then Space. macOS: enable the “Unicode Hex Input” keyboard, hold Option and type 2620. Or simply copy it from this page.
How do I write ☠ in HTML?
As a numeric character reference ☠ (decimal) or ☠ (hexadecimal). In UTF-8 documents you can also insert the character directly.
How is ☠ encoded in UTF-8?
In UTF-8 the character takes 3 bytes: E2 98 A0. In UTF-16: 2620.