Crutch 🩼

🩼 (U+1FA7C) 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: Crutch is part of the Symbols family (block: Symbols and Pictographs Extended-A). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: CRUTCH depicts a support tool used to aid mobility. In text chats, it can show someone needs physical help, a caregiver role, or a temporary obstacle that slows progress. In UI, it signals recovery, a device, or a safety cue when talking about accessibility features. In designs and storytelling, it helps convey resilience or a need for backing up plans. Across platforms, colors and shapes vary, so the same symbol may look different in color, style, or detail. Use emojis thoughtfully to keep intent clear and avoid ambiguity in formal content. If a platform lacks color emoji, a monochrome or text fallback may appear. For accessibility, ensure surrounding text conveys the intended meaning and that screen readers describe the emoji plainly.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+1FA7C 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.