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Cloud Symbol (☁)
The cloud symbol (☁) — copy it here as text and paste it anywhere.
Cloud codes
| Code | Value |
|---|---|
| Unicode code point | U+2601 |
| Unicode name | Cloud |
| HTML named entity | None — use the decimal or hex code below |
| HTML decimal | ☁ |
| HTML hex | ☁ |
| CSS content code | \2601 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2601 |
| Windows Alt code | No standard Alt code — copy it from the card above |
Cloud variants (9)
9 related glyphs — click any tile to copy it. Tiles with a page open that symbol's own page.
Meaning & usage
☁ is the text cloud of weather maps: overcast skies, cloud computing logos, and the daydream doodle in every notebook margin. As an emoji it gains colour; as text it stays crisp at any size.
Examples in use
- Today: ☁ with late rain
- Backed up to the ☁
How to type the cloud
Windows
There is no Alt code or direct key for ☁. In Microsoft Word, type 2601 and press Alt+X to convert it. Everywhere else, click the Copy button at the top of this page and paste it (Ctrl+V) — that always works.
Mac
There is no Option-key shortcut for ☁ on a Mac. Open the Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space, search for "Cloud", and double-click to insert — or copy it from this page.
iPhone & Android
Most phone keyboards have no built-in key for ☁. Open this page on your phone, tap Copy, then paste it into your message or bio. (On Android, Gboard's emoji search finds some symbols by name.)
Linux
Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2601 and press Enter (works in most GTK apps and terminals with IBus). Or copy it from this page.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the ☁ symbol?
Click the big ☁ at the top of this page to copy it, then paste it wherever you need it — posts, documents, bios and messages.
Is it an emoji or a text symbol?
Older glyphs like ☀ ☁ ☂ ☃ ❄ ⚡ began as text symbols and still paste as characters; some phones display them in colour. 🌈 is emoji-only. Either way, what you copy here works everywhere.
Why does ☁ sometimes show as a box or question mark?
The box (called tofu) means the device or font viewing it has no drawing for U+2601 (Cloud). The character itself is fine — try a different font or a newer device, or use one of the variants on this page.
Is the Cloud free to use?
Yes. ☁ is a standard Unicode text character published in the Unicode Character Database. You may use it in personal and commercial documents, designs and products without permission or payment.
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Data: Unicode Character Database · Page updated 2026-11-13