minus
About this emoji
The minus emoji is part of the Symbols category (math) since Unicode 0.6. It is associated with: -, −, heavy, math.
The minus emoji belongs to the Symbols category, specifically the math subgroup. It was introduced in Unicode 0.6 and is supported across all major platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS.
People commonly use the ➖ minus emoji for conveying abstract concepts, directions, warnings, and universal signs. It is often associated with -, −, heavy, math.
Quick facts
| Emoji | ➖ |
| Name | minus |
| Category | Symbols |
| Subgroup | math |
| Unicode version | 0.6 |
| Codepoint(s) | U+2796 |
| Shortcode alias | :minus: |
How to use
Copy and paste: Click the “Copy to clipboard” button above and paste the emoji anywhere — messages, social media posts, emails, or documents.
Shortcode: On platforms that support emoji shortcodes (Slack, GitHub, Discord), type :minus: and the emoji will auto-complete.
Mobile keyboard: Open your device's emoji keyboard (🌐 or 😊 key) and search for “minus” to find it quickly.
Windows: Press Win + . to open the emoji picker, then search by name.
macOS: Press ⌃ Control + ⌘ Cmd + Space to open the Character Viewer.