What is the Unicode code for ☠?

The Unicode code point for ☠ is U+2620 (decimal 9760, hex 2620). In HTML you can write ☠.

Skull and Crossbones ☠ — Copy & Paste

Q: How do I type the skull and crossbones on a Mac?

There is no standard Mac keyboard shortcut for ☠. The easiest way is to copy it from this page.

The skull and crossbones ☠ is a warning symbol for poison, danger, and death. Originally used on pirate flags and poison labels, today it is popular in gothic aesthetics, Halloween content, gaming, and edgy branding.

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U+2620·Decimal 9760

How to Type Skull and Crossbones

⌘Mac

No standard shortcut — copy from this page

⊞Windows

No standard shortcut — copy from this page

📱iPhone / iOS

Not on standard keyboard — copy from this page

</>HTML Code

☠

On Android, long-press common keys or use the special characters keyboard to find ☠. Or just copy it from this page — it works everywhere.

Unicode Details

Unicode

U+2620

Decimal

9760

Hex

2620

HTML

☠

Where Is Skull and Crossbones Used?

✦Halloween content
✦Gaming usernames
✦Gothic aesthetics
✦Poison warnings

Other Names for ☠

skull symboldeath symbolpoison symbolpirate symboljolly roger

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I type the skull and crossbones on a Mac?▼

There is no built-in Mac keyboard shortcut for ☠. The easiest method is to copy it from this page with the button above.

Does ☠ work on Instagram, Discord, and TikTok?▼

Yes — ☠ is a standard Unicode character (U+2620) that renders on every platform and device. Copy it from this page and paste it into any text field on Instagram, Discord, TikTok, Twitter/X, WhatsApp, or elsewhere.

What is the HTML code for ☠?▼

The HTML entity for ☠ is ☠. You can also use the numeric reference ☠ or the hex reference ☠.