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Gear — Google Noto

⚙️ gear emoji

The gear emoji ⚙️ depicts a gear, a mechanical component with teeth that mesh with other parts. It is used in contexts related to mechanisms, machinery, and settings. The emoji can also represent adjustment or configuration.

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Category
Objects
Unicode version
8.0
Release year
2015
Unicode sequence
U+2699 U+FE0F
Emoji version
1.0
Artwork
10 available designs
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What does ⚙️ mean?

A gear, depicted as a silver or gray cogwheel with multiple teeth, symbolizing machinery, technology, and technical processes. The official Unicode designation is 'GEAR', indicating its use to represent mechanical parts or technical operations.

Common uses

  • Representing technical aspects: 'System maintenance in progress ⚙️'
  • Indicating settings or configurations: 'Check the settings menu ⚙️'
  • Symbolizing industry or engineering: 'New machinery installed ⚙️'
gear

In a message

Please wait while the system updates ⚙️
For account settings, go to the ⚙️ icon in the top right corner.
The engineers are working on the new ⚙️ design for the factory.

Variations

This entry has no skin-tone variations in the current catalog. Different platform designs are renderings of the same character, not separate emoji.

Platform designs

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Google Noto

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Apache 2.0

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Apple

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Google

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Twitter

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Facebook

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Microsoft Fluent 3D

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MIT

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Frequently asked questions

What does ⚙️ mean?

A gear, depicted as a silver or gray cogwheel with multiple teeth, symbolizing machinery, technology, and technical processes. The official Unicode designation is 'GEAR', indicating its use to represent mechanical parts or technical operations.

How do I copy Gear?

Click Copy emoji, then paste it into a message or text field. Use Ctrl+V on Windows or Cmd+V on Mac.

How do I download Gear?

Select a platform design, open its preview and choose Download. The available PNG or SVG format is shown for each design.

Does Gear support skin tones?

This entry has no skin-tone variations in the current catalog. Different platform designs are renderings of the same character, not separate emoji.