Minus Emoji
This emoji shows a minus symbol, used in mathematical formulas for subtraction.
Minus is a fully-qualified emoji encoded in Unicode 6.0 , and included in Emoji 0.6.
This emoji is part of the Symbols and is grouped with other Math emojis. Part of the Unicode Dingbats block.
To find this emoji, you can use the following keywords:
- -
- −
- heavy
- math
- minus
- sign
Copy and paste the Minus emoji:
- ➖
Codes & Encoding for the Minus Emoji
Click any code below to copy it to your clipboard.
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Codepoint
U+2796✓ Copied -
HTML (decimal)
➖✓ Copied -
HTML (hex)
➖✓ Copied -
CSS
\2796✓ Copied -
JavaScript
\u{2796}✓ Copied -
URL-encoded
%E2%9E%96✓ Copied -
Shortcode
:minus:✓ Copied - Unicode block Dingbats
How to Type the Minus Emoji
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iOS Use the emoji keyboard (globe icon → smiley)
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Android Use Gboard's emoji keyboard, or type the emoji's name
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Windows Win + . opens the emoji picker
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macOS Ctrl + Cmd + Space opens the character viewer
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Linux Ctrl + Shift + e then codepoint, or use IBus picker
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Web Paste the character or use an emoji-picker library
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Slack Type :minus: (autocompletes to the emoji)
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Discord Type :minus: (autocompletes to the emoji)
Minus Emoji on Different Platforms
How to Use the Minus Emoji
- Take a ➖ five-minute break.
- The bill was $50 ➖ tip.
- She lost ➖ her keys again.
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