⚙
Gear
- Unicode
- U+2699
- Category
- Dingbats
- Symbol Sets
- Cool Symbols
- HTML Entity
- ⚙
- CSS
- \2699
The Gear symbol (⚙) represents a classic mechanical cog with interlocking teeth. Originating in the Miscellaneous Symbols Unicode block, it is universally recognized across operating systems and apps as the standard icon for settings or preferences. In everyday digital communication, it frequently appears to indicate mechanics, engineering, troubleshooting, or the inner workings of a system.
How to Type
- Windows
- In Word: type 2699, then press Alt + X. Other apps have no standard Windows shortcut for it — copy it from this page
- macOS
- Control + Command + Space then search "gear"
- Linux
- Ctrl + Shift + U then 2699
- HTML
- ⚙
In Programming
In UI design and technical documentation, the gear symbol universally represents configuration menus, system preferences, or background processes. It often appears in repository READMEs to highlight setup instructions or configuration files.
Tags
cog
cog wheel
configuration icon
configure
dingbat
engineering
gear
machinery
mechanical
mechanics
preferences
settings
settings icon
troubleshooting