What is the Unicode for the Minus emoji?

The Minus emoji ➖️ is U+2796 in the Unicode standard.

How do you type the Minus emoji?

On iOS or Android, search "minus" in the emoji keyboard. On desktop, press Win+. (Windows) or Ctrl+Cmd+Space (Mac) and search "minus".

What emojis go well with Minus?

The Minus emoji ➖️ pairs naturally with related symbols symbols. Stack it for emphasis or combine it with sparkles, hearts, or fire for richer meaning.

Minus ➖️

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Minus ➖️ — meaning, copy & paste, keywords, and usage. Part of the Symbols family, Math Symbols subgroup. Tap to copy ➖️, see related combos, and learn how minus is used in texting, captions, and reactions across iOS, Android, and desktop.

What Minus ➖️ means

The Minus emoji ➖️ belongs to the Symbols family, Math Symbols subgroup. It's commonly used to convey minus in messages, captions, and reactions across social platforms. Minus ➖️ — meaning, copy & paste, keywords, and usage. Part of the Symbols family, Math Symbols subgroup. Tap to copy ➖️, see related combos, and learn how minus is used in texting, captions, and reactions across iOS, Android, and desktop.

Minus ➖️ in texting + captions

On Instagram story stickers, Minus ➖️ shows up as a quick way to signal - or heavy. People stack it for emphasis, drop it after a punchline, or pair it with related symbols to add tone without saying more.

Common ➖️ pairings

➖️💫 — spin combo
➖️⚡ — lightning
➖️🔮 — mystic vibe
➖️✨ — sparkle

How to copy Minus ➖️

On the web, tap the emoji above to copy it to your clipboard, then paste anywhere. On iOS and Android, long-press the character to select and copy. On desktop, use the system emoji picker (Win + . on Windows, Ctrl + Cmd + Space on macOS) and search for "minus".

Details

Category	Symbols
Group	symbols
Subgroup	Math Symbols
Code point	U+2796
Unicode	\u2796
Unicode version	0.6

Keywords

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heavy
math
sign
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