Gear

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About the ⚙ Gear emoji

The ⚙ Gear emoji is part of the Objects category and the tool group on DBEmoji. Shortcodes such as :gear:, :cog:, and :cogwheel: resolve to this emoji on platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub.

Gear (Unicode codepoint U+2699) gear (⚙) from Objects.. ⚙ stands for "gear" in the Unicode emoji set, codified as U+2699. ⚙ is handy in checklists, product roundups, and "what's in my bag" posts. In hex, the codepoint reads 2699; the canonical Unicode form is U+2699. Unicode introduced it in v4.1; Apple's iOS has carried it since v9.1. On platforms that use shortcodes (Slack, Discord, GitHub), it answers to `:gear:`, `:cog:`, `:cogwheel:`, `:tool:`. Its color profile reads gray — a useful hint when filtering by tone. Closely related themes: tool, cog, cogwheel, and gear. Hit copy and ⚙ is yours; paste it anywhere text input is allowed.

When to use ⚙ Gear

• Adding visual context to social posts, chats, and captions
• Replacing stock images with a single expressive character
• Brightening short copy where text-only feels too plain

Combinations and pairings

• Pair ⚙ with tool-themed, cog-themed, and cogwheel-themed emojis to reinforce the same vibe in one message.
• Lead a caption with ⚙ for a quick visual hook, or close a sentence with it as a reaction.

How to copy the ⚙ Gear emoji

1. 1Open the emoji page. Visit the Gear emoji page on DBEmoji to see the character, codepoint, and meaning side by side.
2. 2Tap Copy emoji. Click the "Copy emoji" button. The ⚙ character is placed on your clipboard instantly — no signup, no download.
3. 3Paste anywhere. Paste into any chat app, social network, document, or text field that supports Unicode. The emoji renders using the platform's native style.

Frequently asked questions

What does the ⚙ Gear emoji mean?

⚙ stands for "gear" in the Unicode emoji set, codified as U+2699. ⚙ is handy in checklists, product roundups, and "what's in my bag" posts. In hex, the codepoint reads 2699; the canonical Unicode form is U+2699. Unicode introduced it in v4.1; Apple's iOS has carried it since v9.1. On platforms that use shortcodes (Slack, Discord, GitHub), it answers to `:gear:`, `:cog:`, `:cogwheel:`, `:tool:`. Its color profile reads gray — a useful hint when filtering by tone. Closely related themes: tool, cog, cogwheel, and gear. Hit copy and ⚙ is yours; paste it anywhere text input is allowed.

What is the Unicode codepoint for Gear?

The ⚙ Gear emoji is encoded as U+2699 (hex 2699). It belongs to the Tool group inside Objects.

How do I copy the ⚙ emoji?

Open this page and click "Copy emoji". The ⚙ character is copied to your clipboard so you can paste it into any app that supports Unicode emojis.

Does Gear have shortcodes?

Yes. Common shortcodes include :gear:, :cog:, :cogwheel:, and :tool:. Platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub render these as the ⚙ emoji automatically.