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Prohibition Symbol (🚫)

The prohibition symbol is 🚫. 🚫 is U+1F6AB NO ENTRY SIGN with the CLDR short name “prohibited.” It is an emoji/text character used to mark something as not allowed.

Character
🚫
Unicode
U+1F6AB

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What Is the No Symbol?

🚫 is U+1F6AB NO ENTRY SIGN with the CLDR short name “prohibited.” It is an emoji/text character used to mark something as not allowed.

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How to Type the No Symbol

Choose your device or app to insert the no symbol without copying it from another page.

No Symbol on Windows

Open the emoji panel with Windows+. and search for “prohibited,” or copy 🚫 from this page.

No Symbol on Mac

Open Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space and search for “prohibited.”

No Symbol on iPhone and iPad

Use the Copy button to copy 🚫, then paste it into the target app. Save a text-replacement shortcut only if the exact sequence is preserved.

No Symbol on Android

Use the Copy button to copy 🚫, then paste it into the target app. Keyboard and emoji menus vary by device.

No Symbol on Chromebook

Copy 🚫 from this page and press Ctrl+V. A supported character picker may also be available.

No Symbol on Microsoft Word

Paste 🚫 into Word. For a single BMP character, Word can also convert its hexadecimal code with Alt+X.

No Symbol on Google Docs

Paste 🚫 into Google Docs, or use Insert > Special characters and search by the Unicode name or page title.

No Symbol Unicode and HTML Codes

Use these values when you need the no symbol in HTML, CSS, source code, or a character reference.

Unicode U+1F6AB
Unicode name NO ENTRY SIGN
HTML decimal 🚫
HTML hex 🚫
CSS escape 1F6AB

How to Use and Format the No Symbol

Format 🚫 according to its role as prohibited notation. 🚫 is U+1F6AB NO ENTRY SIGN with the CLDR short name “prohibited.” It is an emoji/text character used to mark something as not allowed. For the prohibition symbol, do not choose a character only because it looks similar to another glyph; verify U+1F6AB and keep the complete sequence together.

This page covers the Unicode emoji and does not claim that it replaces a jurisdiction-specific regulatory sign. For web content containing the prohibition symbol, literal UTF-8 text is preferred when the font supports it; complete decimal or hexadecimal references are also valid. When the prohibition symbol conveys an action, category, identity, hazard, measurement, or other essential information, pair it with readable text and an accessible name rather than relying on shape alone.

  • State the prohibited action in text.

  • Provide an accessible name or status message.

  • Use the prescribed sign where regulations apply.

  • Use the exact encoded form U+1F6AB for prohibition symbol content.

  • Use UTF-8 text or complete numeric character references when publishing 🚫 on the web.

  • Test 🚫 in the target font, application, and screen-reader workflow.

  • Keep a visible text label near 🚫 when readers may not recognize the glyph.

No Symbol Examples

  • No smoking 🚫
  • Access prohibited 🚫
  • Do not enter 🚫
  • Feature unavailable 🚫
  • Accessible label: “Prohibited”
  • Unicode sequence for Prohibition Symbol: U+1F6AB
  • HTML decimal: 🚫
  • HTML hexadecimal: 🚫
  • CSS escapes: 1F6AB
  • Accessible text label: Prohibition Symbol

Common No Symbol Mistakes

  • Using 🚫 without stating what is prohibited.
  • Assuming the red design appears on every platform.
  • Replacing a regulated traffic or safety sign with an emoji.
  • Using the icon as the only error explanation.
  • Replacing the prohibition symbol with a lookalike without checking the code point or sequence.
  • Assuming the prohibition symbol has exactly the same glyph in every font and operating system.
  • Converting the prohibition symbol to an image when selectable and searchable text is required.
  • Using 🚫 as the only accessible name of an interactive control.

More About the No Symbol

🚫 is the text form documented on the Prohibition Symbol page. Its Unicode or sequence reference is U+1F6AB (NO ENTRY SIGN). 🚫 is U+1F6AB NO ENTRY SIGN with the CLDR short name “prohibited.” It is an emoji/text character used to mark something as not allowed. The examples show 🚫 in contexts such as Feature unavailable 🚫; Accessible label: “Prohibited”; Unicode sequence for Prohibition Symbol: U+1F6AB; HTML decimal: 🚫; HTML hexadecimal: 🚫. The page also groups 🚫 with Safety documentation; Training material; Warning labels; Accessible notices. Before publishing or exporting 🚫, apply these checks: Keep a visible text label near 🚫 when readers may not recognize the glyph.; State the prohibited action in text.; Provide an accessible name or status message.; Use the prescribed sign where regulations apply.; Use the exact encoded form U+1F6AB for prohibition symbol content.. A final review should catch Assuming the red design appears on every platform.; Replacing a regulated traffic or safety sign with an emoji.; Using the icon as the only error explanation.; Replacing the prohibition symbol with a lookalike without checking the code point or sequence.. One practical question is “Is 🚫 the same as ⛔?” The recorded answer is: No. 🚫 is PROHIBITED; ⛔ is NO ENTRY, a different character. Use 🚫 as selectable text, preserve the full sequence U+1F6AB, and keep the page aligned with the exact safety symbols intent described above.

No Symbol FAQ

What is the prohibition symbol?

🚫 is U+1F6AB NO ENTRY SIGN with the CLDR short name “prohibited.” It is an emoji/text character used to mark something as not allowed.

What is the Unicode for 🚫?

The encoded form is U+1F6AB: NO ENTRY SIGN.

How do I type 🚫?

Windows: Open the emoji panel with Windows+. and search for “prohibited,” or copy 🚫 from this page. Mac: Open Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space and search for “prohibited.”

Is 🚫 the same as ⛔?

No. 🚫 is PROHIBITED; ⛔ is NO ENTRY, a different character.

Can 🚫 be used in a button?

Yes, but the button still needs an accessible name that describes the action or restriction.