U+26EF
Map symbol for lighthouse⛯
Map symbol for lighthouse is a monochrome text character from the Unicode Miscellaneous Symbols block, listed here under Office & Objects. Copy it with one click, or use the hex, octal, decimal and HTML entity codes below to embed it in web pages, code, and documents. It is often searched for as "beacon", "sea".
Quick facts
- Unicode
- U+26EF
- Decimal
- 9967
- Hex
- 0x26EF
- Octal
- 0o23357
Unicode identity
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| Code pointOfficial Unicode notation | U+26EF | |
| Official nameUnicodeData.txt, Unicode 18.0.0 | MAP SYMBOL FOR LIGHTHOUSE | |
| DecimalBase 10 | 9967 | |
| HexadecimalBase 16 | 0x26EF | |
| OctalBase 8 | 0o23357 | |
| BinaryBase 2 | 0010011011101111 | |
| General categorySymbol, other | So | |
| Unicode blockU+2600–U+26FF | Miscellaneous Symbols | |
| Plane | Basic Multilingual Plane (BMP, Plane 0) |
HTML & CSS
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| HTML entity (decimal) | ⛯ | |
| HTML entity (hex) | ⛯ | |
| CSS content escapeUse inside content: "…" | \26EF | |
| URL encodedPercent-encoded UTF-8 | %E2%9B%AF |
Programming languages
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| JavaScript / TypeScript | \u26EF | |
| JSONUTF-16 surrogate pairs | \u26EF | |
| Python | \u26EF | |
| Java / C# / Kotlin | \u26EF |
Byte encodings
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| UTF-83 bytes | E2 9B AF | |
| UTF-16 (BE) | 26EF | |
| UTF-32 (BE) | 000026EF |
How to type Map symbol for lighthouse
Windows
Hold Alt and type +26EF with the hex numeric keypad option enabled, or type 26EF then press Alt+X in Word and most Office apps.
macOS
Enable the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option, and type 26EF. Or open Character Viewer (Control+Command+Space) and search "Map symbol for lighthouse".
Linux
Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 26ef, then press Space or Enter in GTK apps. IBus and most terminals support the same sequence.
HTML, CSS & code
Paste the character directly, or use the escapes above: ⛯ in HTML, \26EF in CSS, and \u26EF in JavaScript.
Official Unicode reference
- Character name
- MAP SYMBOL FOR LIGHTHOUSE
- Block
- Miscellaneous Symbols (U+2600–U+26FF)
- General category
- So — Symbol, other
Data from the Unicode Character Database, version 18.0.0. See the official code chart for the Miscellaneous Symbols block: U2600.pdf (PDF, unicode.org).
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the Map symbol for lighthouse symbol?
Click the Copy button at the top of this page, or select ⛯ and press Ctrl+C (Cmd+C on Mac). It is plain Unicode text, so it pastes into documents, chats, code, and design tools.
What is the Unicode code point for Map symbol for lighthouse?
Map symbol for lighthouse is U+26EF (decimal 9967, hexadecimal 0x26EF, octal 0o23357). It lives in the Miscellaneous Symbols block (U+2600–U+26FF) of the Basic Multilingual Plane (BMP, Plane 0).
What is the official Unicode name of Map symbol for lighthouse?
The Unicode Standard (version 18.0.0) names this character "MAP SYMBOL FOR LIGHTHOUSE". Its General_Category is So (Symbol, other).
What is the HTML code for Map symbol for lighthouse?
Use ⛯ or ⛯. In CSS, use content: "\26EF".
How do I type Map symbol for lighthouse in code?
JavaScript: "\u26EF". Python: "\u26EF". JSON and Java: "\u26EF". The UTF-8 byte sequence is E2 9B AF.
Is Map symbol for lighthouse an emoji?
No. Map symbol for lighthouse is a text symbol and renders as a monochrome glyph in the current font. Some platforms may offer an emoji variant when U+FE0F is appended.