Compass
A magnetic compass pointing north β the timeless navigation tool for finding direction and purpose.
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About Compass π§
The Compass emoji (π§) is a versatile Unicode character used across all major platforms and devices.
The π§ emoji may appear differently across platforms β Apple, Google, Samsung, Microsoft, and other vendors each design their own version. Apple tends toward photorealistic renders, Google uses a rounded, friendly style, and Microsoft often opts for flat, minimalist designs. Despite visual differences, the underlying Unicode character (U+1F9ED) ensures the same emoji is sent and received regardless of device. When choosing this emoji for professional communication, be aware that the recipient may see a slightly different design than what you see on your screen.
Common shortcodes for this emoji include `:compass:`, which work on platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub. This emoji was assigned the Unicode code point U+1F9ED and is part of the "Clothing & Accessories" group. Related search terms include navigation, direction, north, explore, orient. To use this emoji in HTML, insert the entity 🧭, or in CSS use content: "\1F9ED". For maximum compatibility, always copy the emoji character directly rather than relying on shortcodes, as shortcode support varies by platform.
Technical Details
| Emoji | π§ |
| Name | Compass |
| Unicode | U+1F9ED |
| Category | Clothing & Accessories |
| HTML Entity | 🧭 |
| CSS Code | \1F9ED |
| Shortcodes | :compass: |