Minus Emoji
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➖➖:minus:%E2%9E%96\2796What does the Minus emoji mean?
➖ is the Minus emoji, found in the Symbols section of the official Unicode emoji set. The character is located at U+2796 in the Unicode standard and was first available in Emoji 1.0, released in 2015. It renders as a colour glyph on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and most major platforms. People use this symbol to add meaning or structure to their text-based communication.
Technical details
The Minus emoji is part of the Symbols category. Its Unicode code point is U+2796, and it was introduced in Emoji 1.0 in 2015. The official Unicode name is "Minus". On most modern operating systems it renders as a full-colour emoji glyph, though the exact artwork differs between Apple, Google, Samsung, Microsoft, and other platform vendors.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Minus mean?
➖ is the Minus emoji, found in the Symbols section of the official Unicode emoji set. The character is located at U+2796 in the Unicode standard and was first a...
What is the Unicode code point?
Encoded at U+2796, introduced in Emoji 1.0 (2015).
How do I copy it?
Click any copy button above, then paste with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V.
Is it free to use?
Yes. Emoji characters are part of the Unicode standard and can be used freely.