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⚠️ Warning Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
The classic yellow warning triangle with an exclamation mark — borrowed straight from road signs and hazard labels. Online, it's been repurposed as a drama alert ("⚠️ hot take incoming"), a content warning header, and a way to flag spoilers. Tech people see it in error messages so often it triggers mild anxiety. Also heavily used in safety PSAs and product recall announcements.
When to Use
Use to warn about something, indicate caution, or alert others to potential issues.
Example Usage
- “Caution! ⚠️”
- “Be careful ⚠️”
- “Warning: spoilers ahead ⚠️”
Popular Combinations
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Hot contents
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How Warning 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.
Did You Know?
The ⚠️ warning emoji is based on the ISO 7010 standard for warning signs, which has been used since the 1970s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does ⚠️ mean in a text message?▼
The classic yellow warning triangle with an exclamation mark — borrowed straight from road signs and hazard labels. Online, it's been repurposed as a drama alert ("⚠️ hot take incoming"), a content warning header, and a way to flag spoilers. Tech people see it in error messages so often it triggers mild anxiety. Also heavily used in safety PSAs and product recall announcements. Use to warn about something, indicate caution, or alert others to potential issues. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
What is the official Unicode name for ⚠️?▼
Each emoji has an official name assigned by the Unicode Consortium, which may differ from common names used in apps. The Warning emoji's official designation is listed in the Unicode CLDR (Common Locale Data Repository). Shortcode names like those on Slack or Discord are platform-specific.
Can screen readers interpret ⚠️?▼
Yes. Screen readers announce emoji by their Unicode name, so ⚠️ would be read aloud as "Warning." When using multiple emoji in a row, screen readers read each one individually, which can be overwhelming — so use them sparingly in accessible content.
What is the shortcode for ⚠️?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:warning:` to insert the Warning emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+26a0-fe0f
Category
Symbols
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:warning:Keywords
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When to Use ⚠️ Warning
Use to warn about something, indicate caution, or alert others to potential issues.
- •Send ⚠️ when you want to express or reference "warning" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use ⚠️ in conversations about exclamation or wip to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with ⚠️ Warning on social media posts, stories, or comments related to warning
- •Combine ⚠️ with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about exclamation, wip, alert
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
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Mac
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