Black Scissors Symbol
✂ is the black scissors symbol, commonly used to indicate cutting, editing, or removing content.
U+2702
The ✂ symbol (BLACK SCISSORS) is a Dingbats character you can copy directly for headings, buttons, or messages. It’s often used to represent cutting, trimming, or “edit/remove” actions. You can also use its Unicode and HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes in code.
Black Scissors Symbol Meaning
The ✂ (BLACK SCISSORS, U+2702) symbol visually suggests cutting with scissors. In everyday use, it commonly communicates actions like cutting, trimming, or removing parts of text, images, or materials. In digital contexts, it’s frequently used as an icon for editing tools (for example, “cut”), deleting fragments, or starting a craft/DIY step. Because it’s a simple, recognizable gesture, designers also use it in infographics, blogs, and instructional posts where a quick “cut” cue helps users understand the next step.
Common uses
- •Button or label icon for “Cut” or “Remove selection” in editors
- •Instructional content for trimming, cutting, or preparing materials
- •Social posts or thumbnails announcing a “cut” or edited excerpt
- •UI indicators for content cleanup, deletion, or removing sections
- •Craft and DIY step markers to show where cutting is required
Examples
✂ Black Scissors Symbol
- ✂Select the text and click ✂ Cut.
- ✂Trim the edges with ✂ scissors.
- ✂This preview was edited—see the ✂ section for changes.
- ✂Choose a clip, then use ✂ to remove it.
- ✂Step 2: ✂ Carefully cut along the dotted line.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2702 | |
| HTML Entity | ✂ | |
| HTML Code | ✂ | |
| CSS | \2702 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9986 | |
| Decimal | 9986 |
How to type Black Scissors Symbol (✂)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9986 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2702 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2702. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2702, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ✂ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Black Scissors symbol mean?
The ✂ (BLACK SCISSORS, U+2702) symbol visually suggests cutting with scissors. In everyday use, it commonly communicates actions like cutting, trimming, or removing parts of text, images, or materials. In digital contexts, it’s frequently used as an icon for editing tools (for example, “cut”), deleting fragments, or starting a craft/DIY step. Because it’s a simple, recognizable gesture, designers also use it in infographics, blogs, and instructional posts where a quick “cut” cue helps users understand the next step.
What is the Unicode for the black scissors symbol ✂?
The Unicode code point for ✂ (BLACK SCISSORS) is U+2702.
How do I copy the ✂ symbol?
Copy the character directly from this page, or use the provided HTML/Unicode/CSS/JavaScript escapes in your code.
What is the HTML entity for ✂?
The HTML entity is ✂
How can I use ✂ in CSS and JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\2702. JavaScript escape: \\u{2702}.