Squared Sos
Copy and paste the squared sos symbol 🆘 (U+1F198) instantly. Part of the Enclosed Alphanumeric Supplement Unicode block.
Works everywhere: websites, documents, social media, code editors
Character Codes
About This Symbol
- Name
- Squared Sos
- Unicode Block
- Enclosed Alphanumeric Supplement
- Code Point
- U+1F198
The Squared Sos (🆘) is a Unicode character assigned to the Enclosed Alphanumeric Supplement block at code point U+1F198. This block contains characters used across a variety of applications including technical documentation, web development, mathematical notation, and everyday digital communication. The squared sos symbol can be inserted directly into text or referenced through its HTML entity, CSS code, or JavaScript escape sequence for use in websites and applications.
How to Use
- 1.Click "Copy Symbol" above to copy 🆘 to your clipboard
- 2.Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac)
- 3.Or use the HTML entity
🆘in your code - 4.For CSS, use
\1F198with the content property
Understanding Squared Sos
The squared sos (🆘), registered at U+1F198 in the Enclosed Alphanumeric Supplement block, is one of the many characters that make digital typography expressive and precise. Its standardized encoding means that any system supporting Unicode can display it faithfully without requiring special fonts or plugins.
The hexadecimal value 1F198 places this character at decimal position 127384 in the Unicode table. In UTF-8, it requires four bytes, which affects storage considerations when this character appears frequently in a document. For web use, the HTML entity 🆘 provides a reliable fallback when direct character insertion is not possible.
Known by its descriptive name referencing "squared sos," this character serves a specific role that generic symbols cannot fill. It appears in specialized typography, technical standards, and digital content where precision in symbol choice directly affects meaning or layout.