U+270F "✏" Pencil Unicode Character
Unicode Version 18.0
Source: Browser Default
U+270F "✏" Pencil is a graphic symbol representing a classic wooden pencil with a pointed lead tip, often depicted in a slanted orientation. It originated as part of the Dingbats block in Unicode 1.1, released in 1993, and is commonly used in digital communication to signify writing, editing, drawing, or note taking. The glyph resembles a yellow pencil with a pink eraser on top, though its exact appearance can vary across different fonts and platforms due to stylistic interpretations. This character functions as both a literal icon for a writing instrument and a metaphorical symbol for creativity, education, or correction, making it a versatile element in text based interfaces, documents, and social media.
General Properties
Code Point
U+270F
Name
Pencil
Encodings
HTML Decimal Encoding
✏
HTML Hex Encoding
✏
UTF-8 Encoding
0xE2 0x9C 0x8F
UTF-16 Encoding
0x270F
UTF-32 Encoding
0x0000270F
C/C++/Java Escape
\u270f
Unicode Properties
Numeric Value
NaN
Script Extensions
Common