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Scissors Symbol (✂)
The scissors (✂) mark the cut line on coupons and craft sheets — cut here ✂ along the dots.
Scissors Symbol codes
| Code | Value |
|---|---|
| Unicode code point | U+2702 |
| Unicode name | Black Scissors |
| HTML named entity | None — use the decimal or hex code below |
| HTML decimal | ✂ |
| HTML hex | ✂ |
| CSS content code | \2702 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2702 |
| Windows Alt code | No standard Alt code — copy it from the card above |
Scissors Symbol variants (4)
4 related glyphs — click any tile to copy it. Tiles with a page open that symbol's own page.
Meaning & usage
✂ lives on the dotted line: coupons, sewing patterns, craft printables and 'cut here' forms all carry it, usually followed by a row of dashes. It has a whole family in the dingbats — outline pairs, left-pointing pairs — gathered in the variants. Digital natives also meet it in edit menus as the 'cut' command's ancestor.
Examples in use
- Cut here ✂ - - - - - -
- Craft club ✂ bring your own paper
How to type the scissors symbol
Windows
There is no Alt code or direct key for ✂. In Microsoft Word, type 2702 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 "Scissors Symbol", 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 2702 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 along your cut line.
How do I make the dashed cut line?
Type a row of hyphens or en dashes after the scissors: ✂ - - - - - - — or copy this whole string as your starting point.
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+2702 (Black Scissors). The character itself is fine — try a different font or a newer device, or use one of the variants on this page.
Is the Scissors Symbol 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