White Flag Symbol
The ⚐ white flag symbol represents surrender, ceasefire, or a request for peace.
U+2690
The ⚐ symbol is the Unicode “WHITE FLAG” (U+2690). It’s commonly used to communicate surrender, ceasefire, or a wish to resolve conflict peacefully. You can copy it directly or use standard HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
White Flag Symbol Meaning
The white flag (⚐) is widely recognized as a signal to stop fighting or to indicate surrender. In everyday digital communication, it’s often used humorously or emotionally to show “I give up,” “let’s stop,” or “peace/compromise please.” In messaging, it can also suggest a pause for discussion, a request for help that should be treated gently, or an intention to de-escalate. Because it’s strongly associated with stopping hostilities, it’s best used in contexts about conflict resolution, boundaries, or concluding a disagreement rather than neutral announcements.
Common uses
- •Indicating a ceasefire or request to pause an argument in chat or comments
- •Signaling surrender or “I give up” in games and friendly competitions
- •Marking a conflict-resolution status in team communication or tickets
- •Creating a peace-themed caption, poster text, or campaign message
- •Expressing de-escalation or a need for gentle communication in sensitive conversations
Examples
⚐ White Flag Symbol (U+2690)
- ⚐Okay, white flag ⚐ I’m done arguing.
- ⚐Can we pause this? ⚐ Let’s talk calmly.
- ⚐Status: white flag ⚐ awaiting next steps from the other team.
- ⚐I surrender ⚐—that challenge was too hard.
- ⚐Let’s de-escalate ⚐ and agree on a compromise.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2690 | |
| HTML Entity | ⚐ | |
| HTML Code | ⚐ | |
| CSS | \2690 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9872 | |
| Decimal | 9872 |
How to type White Flag Symbol (⚐)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9872 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2690 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2690. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2690, 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 ⚐ white flag symbol mean?
It most commonly signals surrender or a request to stop fighting, and in digital contexts it can also mean de-escalation or “I give up.”
How can I copy the ⚐ symbol?
Copy the character from this page (⚐) and paste it into your text, design tool, or social post.
What is the Unicode code point for ⚐?
The Unicode code point is U+2690.
How do I use ⚐ in HTML or code?
Use the HTML entity ⚐ or escapes like CSS \\2690 and JavaScript \\u{2690}.