stop sign Emoji
The 🛑 stop sign symbol signals you should stop, pause, or avoid proceeding.
U+1F6D1
The 🛑 stop sign symbol is widely used to communicate a clear halt in communication and interfaces. It’s a quick, visual way to flag prohibitions, safety stops, or urgent interruptions.
stop sign Emoji Meaning
🛑 (STOP SIGN, U+1F6D1) represents an instruction or warning to stop immediately. It’s commonly used to indicate that something is not allowed, should be paused, or requires attention before continuing. In apps and user interfaces, it can highlight errors, blocked actions, closed status, or safety-related guidance. In posts and messages, it often acts as a strong visual warning to interrupt normal flow—such as “stop scrolling,” “do not proceed,” or “halt operations.” Use it where you need an instantly recognizable, high-priority cue.
Common uses
- •Mark a prohibited action or “do not proceed” message in instructions
- •Label an error or blocked state in apps and dashboards
- •Add a safety or “pause immediately” alert in posts and workplace notes
- •Highlight a critical issue in comment threads or moderation messages
- •Create emphasis in calls-to-action that require stopping or waiting
Examples
🛑 Stop Sign Symbol
- 🛑🛑 Stop: Updates are temporarily unavailable.
- 🛑Please do not proceed. 🛑
- 🛑Error: You can’t submit yet. 🛑
- 🛑🛑 Pause operations and follow the safety checklist.
- 🛑This area is closed. 🛑
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1F6D1 | |
| HTML Entity | 🛑 | |
| HTML Code | 🛑 | |
| CSS | \1F6D1 |
FAQ
What does the stop sign emoji mean?
🛑 (STOP SIGN, U+1F6D1) represents an instruction or warning to stop immediately. It’s commonly used to indicate that something is not allowed, should be paused, or requires attention before continuing. In apps and user interfaces, it can highlight errors, blocked actions, closed status, or safety-related guidance. In posts and messages, it often acts as a strong visual warning to interrupt normal flow—such as “stop scrolling,” “do not proceed,” or “halt operations.” Use it where you need an instantly recognizable, high-priority cue.
What is the Unicode code point for 🛑?
It is U+1F6D1 (STOP SIGN).
How do I copy 🛑 from this page?
Copy the character directly: 🛑. You can also paste it anywhere supported by your device and font.
Can I use 🛑 in HTML or code?
Yes. The HTML entity is 🛑. The CSS escape is \\1F6D1, and the JavaScript escape is \\u{1F6D1}.
Is 🛑 only for emergencies?
No. It’s most often used to indicate stopping or prohibition, including blocked actions, safety pauses, or urgent “do not proceed” messages.