⚓
Anchor
- Unicode
- U+2693
- Category
- Dingbats
- Symbol Sets
- Cool Symbols
- HTML Entity
- ⚓
- CSS
- \2693
The ⚓ symbol represents a traditional ship's anchor, complete with a top ring and a horizontal stock. Originally added to the Unicode Standard in the Miscellaneous Symbols block, it is widely used to signify nautical themes, sailing, and seaside vacations. Metaphorically, people use the anchor to represent stability, staying grounded, or serving as a reliable foundation during difficult times.
How to Type
- Windows
- In Word: type 2693, then press Alt + X. Other apps have no standard Windows shortcut for it — copy it from this page
- macOS
- Control + Command + Space then search "anchor"
- Linux
- Ctrl + Shift + U then type 2693 and press Enter
- HTML
- ⚓
In Programming
In web development and UI design, the anchor symbol is sometimes used as an icon to indicate internal page links (HTML anchors) or pinned navigational elements.
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