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⚙️ Gear Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
The universal settings icon brought to emoji life. You see this in app interfaces a thousand times a day without thinking about it. In texts, it means "working behind the scenes" or "the machine is running." Pair two together and you've got gears turning — literally.
When to Use
Use for mechanics, settings, or expressing something working like clockwork.
Example Usage
- “Settings ⚙️”
- “Working like clockwork ⚙️”
- “System running ⚙️”
Popular Combinations
⚙️🔧
Mechanical work
⚙️💻
System settings
⚙️⚙️
Gears turning
How Gear looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does ⚙️ mean in a text message?▼
The universal settings icon brought to emoji life. You see this in app interfaces a thousand times a day without thinking about it. In texts, it means "working behind the scenes" or "the machine is running." Pair two together and you've got gears turning — literally. Use for mechanics, settings, or expressing something working like clockwork. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
What does ⚙️ represent in different cultures?▼
Object emoji can carry different cultural associations. While the Gear emoji has a standard meaning defined by Unicode, its connotations may vary — some objects are everyday items in one culture but symbolic in another. Context and audience matter.
Is ⚙️ supported on older devices?▼
Support depends on the Unicode version. Older emoji (Unicode 6.0-8.0, roughly 2010-2015) work on virtually all modern devices. Newer additions may show as empty squares □ on devices that haven't updated. Check the Unicode version listed above.
What is the shortcode for ⚙️?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:gear:` to insert the Gear emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+2699-fe0f
Category
Objects
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:gear:Keywords
cog
When to Use ⚙️ Gear
Use for mechanics, settings, or expressing something working like clockwork.
- •Send ⚙️ when you want to express or reference "gear" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use ⚙️ in conversations about cog to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with ⚙️ Gear on social media posts, stories, or comments related to gear
- •Add ⚙️ to your username, bio, or status to show your connection to gear
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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