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How to Type the Warning Symbol ⚠ on Your Keyboard (Windows & Mac)

The warning symbol (⚠) is used to show caution, risk, or something that needs attention (like safety notices, instructions, and alerts).

In this guide, you’ll learn how to type or insert the warning sign on:

  • Windows
  • Mac
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Google Docs
  • Plus quick copy & paste options

Quick note: the warning sign is a Unicode character: U+26A0. Compart

Warning Symbol ⚠ Quick Copy

⚠ Warning Symbol — Click to Copy

Click any symbol to copy it. Then paste with Ctrl+V (Windows) or ⌘+V (Mac).

Tip: If a symbol looks like a blank box ▢, switch your font (in Word/Office try Segoe UI Symbol).

What’s the difference?

  • ⚠ = default warning sign
  • ⚠︎ = “text-style” version
  • ⚠️ = “emoji-style” version

Warning Symbol ⚠ Quick Reference

  • Symbol: ⚠
  • Unicode: U+26A0
  • Fastest method (any device): Copy and paste
  • Best method in Word (Windows): 26A0 then Alt + X
  • Best method in Windows apps: Windows Emoji/Symbol panel (Win + .)
  • Best method on Mac: Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space)

Method 1: Copy and paste ⚠ (fastest)

  1. Copy the symbol: ⚠
  2. Paste it anywhere:
    • Windows: Ctrl + V
    • Mac: Command + V

This works in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs, emails, social media, and most apps.

Method 2: Type ⚠ in Microsoft Word (Windows) using 26A0 + Alt + X

This is one of the easiest ways to type the warning symbol inside Word.

  1. Open Microsoft Word
  2. Click exactly where you want the symbol to appear
  3. Type: 26A0
  4. Press: Alt + X

Word will convert the code into ⚠.