Prohibited Sign 🛇

🛇 (U+1F6C7) 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: Prohibited Sign is part of the Symbols family (block: Transport and Map Symbols). 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 PROHIBITED SIGN depicts a universal restriction mark used to show that something is not allowed. In messaging and interfaces, it can indicate blocked actions, such as forbidden file access, disabled features, or rejected inputs. It also appears in UI prompts to warn users before irreversible steps or to label prohibited content. In documentation or help content, it clarifies policy, safety rules, or compliance limits. Across platforms, the symbol helps convey a clear stop ahead or restriction regardless of language. For accessibility, ensure surrounding text explains the meaning and provide alt text or descriptive labels so assistive tech users understand the intent. Be mindful that appearance varies by device, so rely on text alongside the icon for unambiguous communication.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+1F6C7 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.

See our category page for related symbols.