Gear characters cover settings and tools, the ⚙ gear, the universal "settings" icon, plus 🔧 wrench, 🔨 hammer, 🔩 nut and bolt and the 🧰 toolbox. Use them for settings menus, DIY and maintenance. Copy any from the keys below; being pictographic symbols they have no Windows Alt code, so in Word type the code shown and press Alt + X.
01 Symbols at a glance
| Symbol | How to type | |
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| Gear | U+2699 · Word: 2699 Alt+X · ⚙ |
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| Hammer and Wrench | U+1F6E0 · Word: 1F6E0 Alt+X · 🛠 |
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| Wrench | U+1F527 · Word: 1F527 Alt+X · 🔧 |
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| Hammer | U+1F528 · Word: 1F528 Alt+X · 🔨 |
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| Nut and Bolt | U+1F529 · Word: 1F529 Alt+X · 🔩 |
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| Hammer and Pick | U+2692 · Word: 2692 Alt+X · ⚒ |
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| Pick | U+26CF · Word: 26CF Alt+X · ⛏ |
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| Toolbox | U+1F9F0 · Word: 1F9F0 Alt+X · 🧰 |
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| Screwdriver | U+1FA9B · Word: 1FA9B Alt+X · 🪛 |
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| Clamp | U+1F5DC · Word: 1F5DC Alt+X · 🗜 |
02 FAQ
How do I type a ⚙ gear or settings symbol?
Copy it from the keys above, or in Word type 2699 then Alt+X for the ⚙ gear. On phones it is in the emoji keyboard under objects. There is no plain Windows Alt+number code for it.
Why is the ⚙ gear used for "settings"?
A single cog or gear has long meant machinery and adjustment, so interfaces adopted ⚙ as the icon for settings, options and configuration. One gear usually means settings; two meshed gears suggest a system or process.
What is the difference between ⚙ and 🔧?
⚙ (U+2699) is a gear, standing for settings and mechanisms. 🔧 (U+1F527) is a wrench, standing for fixing, tools and maintenance. Use ⚙ for a settings menu and 🔧 for repair or "tools" sections.