Upper Blade Scissors Symbol
✁ is the Upper Blade Scissors symbol (U+2701) used to represent cutting or “cut” actions.
U+2701
✁, known as the Upper Blade Scissors, is a Dingbats character you can copy and paste in design and writing. It’s commonly used to suggest cutting, trimming, or removing content. Because it’s a single Unicode symbol, it works well in UI labels and lightweight icons.
Upper Blade Scissors Symbol Meaning
The symbol ✁ (Unicode U+2701), “UPPER BLADE SCISSORS,” visually suggests cutting or trimming. In everyday digital use, it often appears next to commands like “cut,” “trim,” or “edit,” or as a simple icon in interfaces and instructions. Designers may use it as a lightweight stand-in for scissors without needing an image. Writers can also use it as a playful or functional marker for edits, sectioning, or removable elements. Its meaning is generally straightforward: it signals an action involving cutting or removing material.
Common uses
- •Labeling “cut” or “trim” actions in small UI buttons and menus
- •Marking edited or removable sections in documents and newsletters
- •Using as a minimalist icon for crafting, cutting templates, or DIY guides
- •Indicating “remove excerpt” or “delete this part” in tutorials
- •Creating separators in text-based layouts and form steps
Examples
✁ Upper Blade Scissors Symbol
- ✁Click ✁ to cut the selected text.
- ✁Trim your video with ✁, then export.
- ✁Before submitting, review the section marked ✁.
- ✁Use the tool ✁ to remove the highlighted portion.
- ✁Step 2: ✁ cut along the dashed line.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2701 | |
| HTML Entity | ✁ | |
| HTML Code | ✁ | |
| CSS | \2701 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9985 | |
| Decimal | 9985 |
How to type Upper Blade Scissors Symbol (✁)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9985 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2701 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2701. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2701, 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 Upper Blade Scissors symbol mean?
The symbol ✁ (Unicode U+2701), “UPPER BLADE SCISSORS,” visually suggests cutting or trimming. In everyday digital use, it often appears next to commands like “cut,” “trim,” or “edit,” or as a simple icon in interfaces and instructions. Designers may use it as a lightweight stand-in for scissors without needing an image. Writers can also use it as a playful or functional marker for edits, sectioning, or removable elements. Its meaning is generally straightforward: it signals an action involving cutting or removing material.
What is the Unicode code point for ✁?
✁ is U+2701, named “UPPER BLADE SCISSORS.”
How can I copy ✁ in my project?
Copy the character directly from this page, or use the HTML entity ✁ and CSS escape \\2701 when supported.
Where is ✁ typically used?
It’s commonly used as a compact cutting/scissors icon for actions like cut, trim, or edit in UI and documentation.
Will ✁ look the same on every device?
Appearance can vary by font and platform, but the character itself is consistent as Unicode U+2701.