Peace Symbol
☮ is the Peace Symbol, a simple character often used to express peace, harmony, or nonviolence.
U+262E
The ☮ Peace Symbol is a widely recognized character in Unicode. It’s commonly used in messages, designs, and social posts to suggest peaceful values. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode details in code and HTML.
Peace Symbol Symbol Meaning
The ☮ character is most commonly known as the Peace Symbol. People use it to represent peace, calm, and harmony, and it can also imply nonviolence or a wish for conflict-free communities. Because it’s a recognizable public symbol, it often appears in posters, protest-related graphics, and everyday captions about reconciliation and kindness. In most contexts, its meaning is straightforward: “peace.” As with any symbol, interpretation can vary slightly by audience or setting, but the peace-related theme is by far the most common.
Common uses
- •Adding a peace-themed icon to social media captions and bio text
- •Decorating posters, flyers, or event graphics with a simple symbol
- •Signage or slide titles that promote nonviolence or unity messaging
- •Designing T-shirts, stickers, and prints with a minimal peace mark
- •Annotating documents or presentations when you want a visual “peace” cue
Examples
☮ Peace Symbol (U+262E) — Copy & Use
- ☮Let’s choose peace ☮
- ☮Sending peace and love ☮
- ☮Peace starts with us ☮
- ☮Nonviolence matters ☮
- ☮Wishing you calm and peace ☮
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+262E | |
| HTML Entity | ☮ | |
| HTML Code | ☮ | |
| CSS | \262E | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9774 | |
| Decimal | 9774 |
How to type Peace Symbol (☮)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9774 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 262E then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 262E. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 262e, 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 Unicode character is the Peace Symbol?
It’s the Peace Symbol at Unicode code point U+262E.
How do I copy the symbol for websites and documents?
Copy the character directly: ☮. It will work wherever the font supports it.
Can I use an HTML entity or CSS escape for it?
Yes. HTML entity: ☮ and CSS escape: \262E (Unicode name: PEACE SYMBOL).
What does ☮ usually mean?
It most commonly means peace—often associated with calm, harmony, and nonviolence.