Scissors

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About the ✂ Scissors emoji

The ✂ Scissors emoji is part of the Objects category and the office group on DBEmoji. Shortcodes such as :scissors:, :cutting:, and :tool: resolve to this emoji on platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub.

Scissors (Unicode codepoint U+2702) an objects emoji called Scissors.. Looking for ✂? It is the scissors emoji, organized under Objects, subcategory Office. As an object emoji, ✂ works as visual shorthand — drop it next to a noun and the meaning sticks faster. ✂ occupies codepoint U+2702 in the Unicode emoji block. Typing `:scissors:` or `:cutting:` or `:tool:` in chat apps usually expands to ✂. The glyph renders mostly in red, which puts it inside the matching color filter. Tag-wise it sits alongside place, work, cut, cutting, and scissors emojis. People often look it up as cut. Tap ✂ above and the character lands on your clipboard, ready to paste into any Unicode-aware app.

When to use ✂ Scissors

• Captioning office updates, productivity posts, and project wins
• Tagging meeting notes, deadlines, and focus sessions
• Pairing with coffee or laptop for deep-work content
• Adding visual context to social posts, chats, and captions

Combinations and pairings

• Pair ✂ with place-themed, work-themed, and cut-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 ✂ Scissors emoji

1. 1Open the emoji page. Visit the Scissors 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 ✂ Scissors emoji mean?

Looking for ✂? It is the scissors emoji, organized under Objects, subcategory Office. As an object emoji, ✂ works as visual shorthand — drop it next to a noun and the meaning sticks faster. ✂ occupies codepoint U+2702 in the Unicode emoji block. Typing `:scissors:` or `:cutting:` or `:tool:` in chat apps usually expands to ✂. The glyph renders mostly in red, which puts it inside the matching color filter. Tag-wise it sits alongside place, work, cut, cutting, and scissors emojis. People often look it up as cut. Tap ✂ above and the character lands on your clipboard, ready to paste into any Unicode-aware app.

What is the Unicode codepoint for Scissors?

The ✂ Scissors emoji is encoded as U+2702 (hex 2702). It belongs to the Office 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 Scissors have shortcodes?

Yes. Common shortcodes include :scissors:, :cutting:, and :tool:. Platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub render these as the ✂ emoji automatically.