Broken Chain emoji meaning
The official Unicode name for βοΈβπ₯ is broken chain. It belongs to the objects group and the tools subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as break, breaking, broken, chain, cuffs, freedom.
This emoji is a sequence of several code points joined together. Devices with an older emoji font may show the parts separately instead of one picture.
How to get βοΈβπ₯ on iPhone and iPad
- Tap the emoji key (the smiley face) or the globe key on the keyboard.
- Tap Search Emoji at the bottom and type broken chain.
- Tap βοΈβπ₯ to insert it.
If the emoji keyboard is missing, turn it on in Settings β General β Keyboard β Keyboards β Add New Keyboard β Emoji.
How to get βοΈβπ₯ on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "broken chain". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy βοΈβπ₯ from this page and paste it.
How to type βοΈβπ₯ on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "broken chain" and click βοΈβπ₯.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type βοΈβπ₯ on a Mac
Press Control+β+Space to open the emoji picker, type "broken chain" and double-click βοΈβπ₯. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
βοΈβπ₯ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+β+Space, or paste βοΈβπ₯ from this page. In Google Docs you can also go to Insert β Emoji. In Word, Insert β Symbol lists emoji under the Segoe UI Emoji font.
βοΈβπ₯ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | ⛓️‍💥 |
| HTML hex | ⛓️‍💥 |
CSS content | "\26D3\FE0F\200D\1F4A5" |
| JavaScript | "\u{26D3}\u{FE0F}\u{200D}\u{1F4A5}" |
| Python | "\u26D3\uFE0F\u200D\U0001F4A5" |
| URL encoded | %E2%9B%93%EF%B8%8F%E2%80%8D%F0%9F%92%A5 |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :broken_chain: |
Because βοΈβπ₯ is standard Unicode, you can paste it straight into any UTF-8 file. The escapes are for when the file encoding is uncertain or the emoji must be entered in code.
Frequently asked questions
What does the broken chain emoji mean? +
βοΈβπ₯ is the "broken chain" emoji from the objects group of the Unicode emoji standard. It is commonly used for break, breaking, broken, chain, cuffs. Its meaning in a message depends on context, but the name and keywords are the standard ones.
How do I get the broken chain emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "broken chain". On Android, tap the emoji key on Gboard and search the same. On Windows press Win + . (period), and on Mac press Control + Command + Space, then type the name. Or simply copy βοΈβπ₯ from this page.
What is the Unicode for βοΈβπ₯? +
The broken chain emoji is U+26D3 U+FE0F U+200D U+1F4A5. It is a sequence of more than one code point, which is why it may display as separate symbols on older devices. In HTML use ⛓️‍💥.
Why does βοΈβπ₯ look different on other phones? +
Every platform draws its own artwork for the same emoji character. Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each have their own design, so βοΈβπ₯ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.