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Scales Symbol (⚖)

⚖ is Scales Symbol, encoded as U+2696 (SCALES). The scales character is commonly associated with law, justice, balance, courts, and legal services.

Character
Unicode
U+2696

Scales Symbol Copy and Paste

Press the Copy button beside ⚖, then paste it with Ctrl+V on Windows, Command+V on Mac, or the Paste command on mobile.

Copy the scales symbol One click copies the exact Unicode character.
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    Copy

    Press the button to copy ⚖.

  2. 2
    Place the cursor

    Open the message, document, form, or profile where you need it.

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    Paste

    Use Ctrl+V, Command+V, or the mobile Paste command.

Legal directoriesCourt-related headingsJustice educationLaw-office navigation

What Is the Scales Symbol?

The scales character is commonly associated with law, justice, balance, courts, and legal services. It is not a court seal, professional credential, or jurisdiction-specific legal mark.

Legal directories

Court-related headings

Justice education

Law-office navigation

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How to Type the Scales Symbol

Choose your device or app to insert the scales symbol without copying it from another page.

Scales Symbol on Windows

In Microsoft Word, type 2696 and press Alt+X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map or copy ⚖ from this page.

Scales Symbol on Mac

Open Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space and search for “scales,” or copy ⚖.

Scales Symbol on iPhone and iPad

Tap the copy button for ⚖, then paste it into the target app. Save it as a text replacement for repeated use.

Scales Symbol on Android

Tap the copy button for ⚖, then paste it into the target app. Save it as a text replacement for repeated use.

Scales Symbol on Chromebook

On ChromeOS with Unicode input enabled, press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2696, then press Enter; otherwise copy ⚖.

Scales Symbol on Microsoft Word

Type 2696, then press Alt+X to convert the code to ⚖.

Scales Symbol on Google Docs

Use Insert > Special characters and search the Unicode name, or paste ⚖ from this page.

Scales Symbol Unicode and HTML Codes

Use these values when you need the scales symbol in HTML, CSS, source code, or a character reference.

Unicode U+2696
Unicode name SCALES
HTML decimal
HTML hex
CSS escape 2696

How to Use and Format the Scales Symbol

Format ⚖ according to its role on this page. ⚖ is U+2696 SCALES. It is commonly used as a text or emoji symbol for law, justice, courts, and legal balance. For law symbol content, verify the encoded form U+2696, preserve the complete character sequence, and choose a font that supports the intended text or emoji presentation. For law symbol usage, the placement, spacing, capitalization, and surrounding words should follow the discipline or publication style described below.

This page covers the Unicode scales character ⚖; it is not a court seal, a lawyer credential, or a substitute for jurisdiction-specific legal information. When ⚖ communicates an action, measurement, identity, warning, category, or other essential information, provide nearby readable text and an accessible name. Test law symbol copy-and-paste behavior in the actual website, document, app, and export format rather than assuming a visual match is sufficient.

  • Pair ⚖ with a descriptive legal label

  • Do not imply government endorsement

  • Use official seals only with authorization

  • Avoid relying on the symbol alone for legal advice or status

  • Use the exact encoded form U+2696 for law symbol content.

  • Publish ⚖ as UTF-8 text or complete numeric character references.

  • Test ⚖ in the target font, application, and assistive-technology workflow.

Scales Symbol Examples

  • Legal services ⚖
  • Court information ⚖
  • Justice and law ⚖
  • Legal resources ⚖
  • Accessible label: law and justice
  • Unicode sequence for Law Symbol: U+2696
  • HTML decimal: ⚖
  • HTML hexadecimal: ⚖
  • CSS escapes: 2696
  • Accessible text label: Law Symbol

Common Scales Symbol Mistakes

  • Treating ⚖ as an official court seal
  • Using the glyph to claim professional qualification
  • Assuming scales always represent one legal system
  • Leaving a legal navigation icon unlabeled
  • Replacing law symbol with a lookalike without checking U+2696.
  • Assuming ⚖ has identical artwork or metrics in every font and platform.
  • Converting ⚖ to an image when selectable text is more appropriate.
  • Using ⚖ as the only accessible name of an interactive control.

Law Symbol intent boundary

This page covers the Unicode scales character ⚖; it is not a court seal, a lawyer credential, or a substitute for jurisdiction-specific legal information.

More About the Scales Symbol

⚖ is Scales Symbol, encoded as U+2696 (SCALES). The scales character is commonly associated with law, justice, balance, courts, and legal services. It is not a court seal, professional credential, or jurisdiction-specific legal mark. For Scales Symbol, ⚖ is encoded as U+2696, and its Unicode name is SCALES. Use ⚖ in contexts such as Legal directories, Court-related headings, Justice education, Law-office navigation. For Scales Symbol, the surrounding words should make the intended meaning clear. You can use Scales Symbol in forms such as Legal services ⚖; Court information ⚖; Justice and law ⚖; Legal resources ⚖. Check the pasted result in the final font and application. Avoid these common Scales Symbol problems: Treating ⚖ as an official court seal; Using the glyph to claim professional qualification; Assuming scales always represent one legal system. Scales Symbol display and accessibility checks include the following: Pair ⚖ with a descriptive legal label; Do not imply government endorsement; Use official seals only with authorization. Scales Symbol on Windows: In Microsoft Word, type 2696 and press Alt+X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map or copy ⚖ from this page. Scales Symbol on Mac: Open Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space and search for “scales,” or copy ⚖. Scales Symbol on iPhone: Tap the copy button for ⚖, then paste it into the target app. Save it as a text replacement for repeated use.

Scales Symbol FAQ

What is the law symbol?

⚖ is U+2696 SCALES. It is commonly used as a text or emoji symbol for law, justice, courts, and legal balance.

What is the Unicode for ⚖?

The encoded form is U+2696: SCALES.

How do I type ⚖?

Windows: In Microsoft Word, type 2696 and press Alt+X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map or copy ⚖ from this page. Mac: Open Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space and search for “scales,” or copy ⚖.

Is ⚖ an official court symbol?

It is a general Unicode symbol for scales, not an official seal of a particular court.

Can I use ⚖ on a website?

Yes. Use literal UTF-8 text or the complete numeric references ⚖ / ⚖, and add a readable label when meaning is not obvious.