SOS button Emoji
The 🆘 SOS button emoji shows an SOS-style distress call for urgent assistance.
U+1F198
The 🆘 SOS button symbol (Unicode U+1F198) is used to indicate urgent help. It’s often presented like a bright emergency badge or button. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode/HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes in your project.
SOS button Emoji Meaning
🆘 is commonly used to convey an SOS or emergency assistance message. It works as a visual shorthand for “help needed,” “call for urgent support,” or “break glass / request attention now.” Because it resembles an emergency sign, it’s frequently used in UI elements like alerts, status badges, or buttons that trigger crisis-related actions. In text, it can highlight the urgency of a request, or label content that relates to safety, downtime, or immediate support. The meaning is practical rather than formal: it signals that attention should be prioritized.
Common uses
- •Emergency or crisis alert banners in apps and websites
- •Labeling urgent help requests in chat, comments, or support systems
- •Status badges for “help needed” in dashboards and ticketing UIs
- •Designing attention-grabbing callouts for safety or incident updates
- •Marking UI buttons that start an SOS/contact emergency workflow
Examples
🆘 SOS Button Symbol Copy & Meaning
- 🆘🆘 Help needed—please respond ASAP.
- 🆘There’s a problem with the service. 🆘 Contact support immediately.
- 🆘System outage detected. 🆘 Emergency maintenance in progress.
- 🆘If you’re in danger, press the 🆘 button to request help.
- 🆘We received an urgent report 🆘—our team is reviewing it now.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1F198 | |
| HTML Entity | 🆘 | |
| HTML Code | 🆘 | |
| CSS | \1F198 |
FAQ
What does the 🆘 SOS button symbol mean?
It generally means urgent help or an SOS-style emergency request for assistance.
How do I copy the 🆘 symbol on my device?
Copy the character from this page (🆘) and paste it into your text, design, or code.
What is the Unicode code point for 🆘?
The Unicode code point is U+1F198.
How can I use 🆘 in HTML or code?
Use the provided forms: HTML entity 🆘, CSS escape \\1F198, and JavaScript escape \\u{1F198}.