Regional Indicator Symbol Letter S Letter
The 🇸 emoji is the “Regional Indicator Symbol Letter S” (U+1F1F8), used as a building block for country flags.
U+1F1F8
🇸 is a Unicode “regional indicator” character. By itself it represents the letter S, and it typically works in pairs to form flag emojis.
Regional Indicator Symbol Letter S Letter Meaning
The 🇸 emoji is “Regional Indicator Symbol Letter S” (Unicode code point U+1F1F8). Regional indicator symbols are designed to combine in two-letter sequences to produce country/region flag emojis. For example, placing the S regional indicator next to another regional indicator letter (in the correct order) can generate a flag. Outside of flag creation, you can also use it as a stylized “S” marker in messages, headings, or UI labels—though most users will recognize it primarily as part of a flag system.
Common uses
- •Use as a letter-based marker (thematic “S” labels in posts or interfaces).
- •Build country/region flag emojis by combining with another regional indicator letter.
- •Tag locations or teams with an “S” icon in social media captions.
- •Add a subtle accent to titles, cards, or dashboards without typing the letter alone.
- •Represent “section S” or “slot S” in templates and forms.
Examples
🇸 Regional Indicator Symbol Letter S
- 🇸S team wins today! 🇸
- 🇸Section S: Submit your documents here.
- 🇸Let’s meet at 5:00—point S on the map.
- 🇸Building flags: combine 🇸 with another regional indicator letter.
- 🇸Draft “S” is ready for review.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1F1F8 | |
| HTML Entity | 🇸 | |
| HTML Code | 🇸 | |
| CSS | \1F1F8 |
FAQ
What does the Regional Indicator Symbol Letter S letter mean?
The 🇸 emoji is “Regional Indicator Symbol Letter S” (Unicode code point U+1F1F8). Regional indicator symbols are designed to combine in two-letter sequences to produce country/region flag emojis. For example, placing the S regional indicator next to another regional indicator letter (in the correct order) can generate a flag. Outside of flag creation, you can also use it as a stylized “S” marker in messages, headings, or UI labels—though most users will recognize it primarily as part of a flag system.
What is the Unicode code point for 🇸?
The symbol 🇸 is U+1F1F8 (Regional Indicator Symbol Letter S).
Why do regional indicator symbols combine into flags?
Regional indicator characters are intended to be used in pairs (two letters) to generate country/region flag emojis.
How can I copy and paste 🇸?
Copy the character directly from this page, then paste into your text, design tool, or social post.
How do I type it in code?
Use the provided escapes: HTML entity 🇸, CSS escape \\1F1F8, or JavaScript escape \\u{1F1F8}.