Guardsman 💂

💂 (U+1F482) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.

What it is and where it’s used: Guardsman is part of the Symbols family (block: Miscellaneous Symbols and Pictographs). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: The Guardsman depicts GUARDSMAN. Use this emoji to show protection, official duties, or guarding roles in messages. In interfaces it can mark security features, staff in uniforms, or formal announcements. In storytelling and chat, it supports scenes about patrols, ceremonies, or guard duty. Because appearance varies across platforms, colors and details may look different in each app or font. When using it, provide surrounding text to clarify intent and keep expectations clear for readers. If a platform lacks color emoji support, a monochrome or text‑style fallback may be shown and still convey the idea. For accessibility, ensure the surrounding content conveys the intended meaning and consider adding a brief description for screen readers.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+1F482 in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.

Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.

Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.

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