Telephone Sign Letter
℡ (Telephone Sign) is a decorative character used to represent a phone or call action in text.
U+2121
The ℡ symbol is known as the Telephone Sign. It’s a decorative & stylized character from Unicode (U+2121) that works well in plain text. Use it to visually indicate calling or phone contact without adding an image.
Telephone Sign Letter Meaning
℡ (Unicode “TELEPHONE SIGN”, U+2121) is a text symbol that commonly signals telephony in a compact, typographic way. It’s often used in headings, labels, and interface text to mean “phone” or “call,” especially in contexts where an icon isn’t available. Because it’s stylized, it can also add a subtle design touch to messages, posters, or social posts. Use it alongside words like “Call,” “Support,” “Hotline,” or a phone number to make the intent immediately clear.
Common uses
- •Phone or hotline labels in contact sections and footers
- •UI microcopy for call buttons or “tap to call” messages
- •Street signage or printed forms where icons are limited
- •Email and chat templates to indicate direct calling
- •Social media graphics and posts that reference phone support
Examples
℡ Telephone Sign — Copy & Use Symbol
- ℡Call us ℡ at +1 (555) 123-4567
- ℡Support line ℡: Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm
- ℡For appointments, ring ℡ today
- ℡Customer service ℡ +1 555 987 6543
- ℡Quick help ℡ Available now
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2121 | |
| HTML Entity | ℡ | |
| HTML Code | ℡ | |
| CSS | \2121 |
FAQ
What does the Telephone Sign letter mean?
℡ (Unicode “TELEPHONE SIGN”, U+2121) is a text symbol that commonly signals telephony in a compact, typographic way. It’s often used in headings, labels, and interface text to mean “phone” or “call,” especially in contexts where an icon isn’t available. Because it’s stylized, it can also add a subtle design touch to messages, posters, or social posts. Use it alongside words like “Call,” “Support,” “Hotline,” or a phone number to make the intent immediately clear.
What is ℡ called?
℡ is the “Telephone Sign” (Unicode name: TELEPHONE SIGN, code point U+2121).
How do I copy and paste ℡?
Copy the character directly as shown on this page, or use the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes when needed in code.
What’s the Unicode code point for ℡?
The Unicode code point is U+2121.
Is ℡ an emoji?
No—℡ is a Unicode symbol character, not an emoji. It may still appear like an icon depending on the font.