Scales Symbol
⚖ is the scales symbol, commonly used to represent justice, balance, and legal matters.
U+2696
The ⚖ symbol (Unicode name: SCALES, U+2696) is widely recognized for fairness and weighing choices. It’s a handy character to add to legal, policy, and balance-themed designs. Copy it directly or use the provided escapes in code.
Scales Symbol Meaning
⚖ (SCALES, U+2696) is most often associated with justice, fairness, and the idea of weighing options. Because scales suggest balance between sides, the symbol also works for themes like equilibrium, decision-making, or impartiality. In modern usage, it commonly appears in legal contexts such as law offices, court-related communications, and policy documentation. In non-legal designs, it can communicate “balanced judgment” or “fair outcome” in a simple, recognizable way. When you need a clear visual cue for fairness without adding extra text, ⚖ is a compact choice.
Common uses
- •Legal and court websites: headings for legal services or compliance pages
- •Policy and governance: icons for fairness, oversight, or review processes
- •Decision-making content: graphics for comparing options or outcomes
- •Customer support and dispute messaging: indicating impartial resolution
- •Posters and social posts: representing justice or balanced judgment
Examples
⚖ Scales Symbol
- ⚖Justice starts with fairness ⚖
- ⚖Our policy promotes impartial review ⚖
- ⚖Dispute resolution with balanced outcomes ⚖
- ⚖We weigh every option carefully ⚖
- ⚖Legal support for fair decisions ⚖
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2696 | |
| HTML Entity | ⚖ | |
| HTML Code | ⚖ | |
| CSS | \2696 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9878 | |
| Decimal | 9878 |
How to type Scales Symbol (⚖)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9878 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2696 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2696. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2696, 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 Scales symbol mean?
⚖ (SCALES, U+2696) is most often associated with justice, fairness, and the idea of weighing options. Because scales suggest balance between sides, the symbol also works for themes like equilibrium, decision-making, or impartiality. In modern usage, it commonly appears in legal contexts such as law offices, court-related communications, and policy documentation. In non-legal designs, it can communicate “balanced judgment” or “fair outcome” in a simple, recognizable way. When you need a clear visual cue for fairness without adding extra text, ⚖ is a compact choice.
What Unicode character is ⚖?
⚖ is Unicode U+2696 with the Unicode name SCALES.
How can I copy the ⚖ symbol?
Copy it directly from this page as ⚖, or use the provided HTML entity ⚖.
What’s the best use for the Scales symbol?
It works well for justice, fairness, and balance—especially in legal, compliance, and impartial decision-making contexts.
Can I use ⚖ in code or web pages?
Yes. You can use HTML ⚖ or escapes like \\2696 (CSS) and \\u{2696} (JavaScript Unicode escape).