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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

UnicodeU+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}.

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