What is the Unicode code point for Screwdriver?

Encoded at U+1FA9B, introduced in Emoji 14.0 (2021). The official Unicode name is "Screwdriver".

🪛

Screwdriver Emoji

Q: How do I copy the Screwdriver emoji?

Click the copy button next to the format you need — Character, HTML Entity, Shortcode, or CSS — then paste with Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac).

Q: Is the Screwdriver emoji free to use?

Yes. Emoji characters are part of the Unicode standard and can be used freely in personal and commercial text. Vendor artwork is copyrighted, but the Unicode character itself is free to copy.

Objects • U+1FA9B • Emoji 14.0 (2021)

Copy the Screwdriver emoji

Character🪛

HTML Entity🪛

Shortcode:screwdriver:

URL Encoded%F0%9F%AA%9B

CSS Escape\1FA9B

What does the Screwdriver emoji mean?

🪛 is the Screwdriver emoji from the Objects collection. Like other Unicode emojis, it provides a compact visual shorthand for screwdriver that enhances tone and clarity in digital communication. Under the hood it lives at U+1FA9B and debuted in Emoji 14.0 (2021). That code point is what lets you copy and paste it between apps without losing meaning. Objects emojis represent tools, devices, and everyday items that ground digital conversation in physical reality. This symbol is used in work chats, tech reviews, DIY notes, and lifestyle posts to point to the thing being discussed without extra words. On Apple, Google, Samsung, Microsoft and other vendors the artwork differs slightly — colour palette, shading, and line weight change — but the core concept of screwdriver stays identical, so the emoji remains universally readable. You can copy this emoji as the character itself (🪛), as an HTML entity (🪛), or as a shortcode (:screwdriver:) for platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub.

This detailed meaning was written by the UseEmoji editorial team after reviewing Unicode CLDR data and real-world usage. For quick identification, think of this emoji as shorthand for screwdriver — it conveys that idea faster than words while keeping the message friendly and scannable.

How to use the Screwdriver emoji

In chat: Drop 🪛 into a sentence where you would normally write “screwdriver” to add tone and visual interest.
On social media: Pair 🪛 with a keyword or hashtag to make captions more searchable and expressive.
In documents and code: Use the HTML entity 🪛 or shortcode :screwdriver: when the raw character may be escaped or unsupported.

Technical details & cross-platform notes

Category	Objects
Unicode code point	`U+1FA9B`
Introduced in	Emoji 14.0 (2021)
Shortcode	`:screwdriver:`
HTML entity	`🪛`
Platform rendering	Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each draw their own glyph. The meaning stays screwdriver everywhere — only the art style changes.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Screwdriver mean?

What is the Unicode code point?

Encoded at U+1FA9B, introduced in Emoji 14.0 (2021). Official name: "Screwdriver".

How do I copy the Screwdriver emoji?

Click any Copy button above (Character, HTML Entity, Shortcode, CSS), then paste with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. On mobile, long-press to paste.

Is the Screwdriver emoji free to use?

Yes. The Unicode character is free for personal and commercial copy. Vendor-specific artwork is copyrighted — copy the character, not the image file.

How is Screwdriver used in context?

It adds visual shorthand for screwdriver in social posts, messages, and documents where an image conveys tone faster than words.

Does it look the same on every device?

Meaning is identical, but art differs: Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each render 🪛 with their own style, colour, and shading.