U+1F1AD "🆭" Mask Work Symbol Unicode Character

U+1F1AD "🆭" Mask Work Symbol is a specialized typographic mark encoded in the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block, representing a concept related to theatrical or ceremonial mask performance, often associated with stagecraft, drama, or ritual disguise. It was introduced in Unicode 5.2 as a distinct symbol for use in contexts where a generic mask icon is needed, such as in film production notes or costume documentation. Unlike more common emoji masks, this character is designed as a formal textual symbol rather than a pictorial emoticon, making it suitable for technical or scholarly references to the practice of mask work in performing arts and anthropology.

General Properties

Code Point	U+1F1AD
Version Added	13.0
Name	Mask Work Symbol
Block	Enclosed Alphanumeric Supplement
General Category	Other Symbol
Canonical Combining Class	Not Reordered
Bidirectional Class	Other Neutral

Encodings

HTML Decimal Encoding	🆭
HTML Hex Encoding	🆭
UTF-8 Encoding	0xF0 0x9F 0x86 0xAD
UTF-16 Encoding	0xD83C 0xDDAD
UTF-32 Encoding	0x0001F1AD
C/C++/Java Escape	\ud83c\uddad

Unicode Properties

NFC Quick Check	Yes
NFD Quick Check	Yes
NFKC Quick Check	Yes
NFKD Quick Check	Yes
Numeric Type	None
Numeric Value	NaN
Line Break	Alphabetic
Script	Common
Script Extensions	Common
Indic Syllabic Category	Other
Vertical Orientation	Upright
Grapheme Base	Yes
Grapheme Cluster Break	Other
Word Break	Other
Sentence Break	Other