Screwdriver 🪛

🪛 (U+1FA9B) 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: Screwdriver 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: The SCREWDRIVER depicts a tool emoji often used to represent screwdrivers, repair work, or DIY tasks. In chats and guides, it signals fixing or assembling items. It can illustrate a home project, a maintenance check, or a workshop plan. When you describe steps, you can mention tools or instructions alongside the emoji to clarify intent. Use it to discuss repairs, building furniture, or teaching basic tasks. On some platforms, color and style vary, so the emoji may look different across devices or apps. For accessibility, pair it with clear text so screen readers convey the intended meaning. If a platform lacks color emoji, a monochrome or text-style fallback may be shown. Keep surrounding text precise to avoid ambiguity in formal content.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+1FA9B 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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