Bullseye emoji meaning
People use it to mark a correct guess, a goal reached, or a plan to focus on something. Example: 'Nailed the presentation, ๐ฏ' or 'New goal for this month: save $500 ๐ฏ'.
The official Unicode name for ๐ฏ is bullseye. It belongs to the activities group and the games & hobbies subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as bull, dart, direct, entertainment, game, hit, target.
It was added in Emoji 0.6 ยท 2010, so it displays on every current phone, computer and browser.
How to get ๐ฏ 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 bullseye.
- Tap ๐ฏ to insert it.
If the emoji keyboard is missing, turn it on in Settings โ General โ Keyboard โ Keyboards โ Add New Keyboard โ Emoji.
How to get ๐ฏ on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "bullseye". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy ๐ฏ from this page and paste it.
How to type ๐ฏ on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "bullseye" and click ๐ฏ.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type ๐ฏ on a Mac
Press Control+โ+Space to open the emoji picker, type "bullseye" and double-click ๐ฏ. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
๐ฏ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+โ+Space, or paste ๐ฏ from this page. In Google Docs you can also go to Insert โ Emoji. In Word, Insert โ Symbol lists emoji under the Segoe UI Emoji font.
๐ฏ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 🎯 |
| HTML hex | 🎯 |
CSS content | "\1F3AF" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F3AF}" |
| Python | "\U0001F3AF" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%8E%AF |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :dart: |
Because ๐ฏ 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 bullseye emoji mean? +
A dart hitting the center of a target, used to mean a goal achieved, precise accuracy, or something that is exactly right. Its official Unicode name is "bullseye".
What does ๐ฏ mean when someone replies to a comment with it? +
It usually means the comment was exactly right or hit the point perfectly, similar to saying 'exactly' or 'spot on'.
Is ๐ฏ used for goals or just accuracy? +
Both. It is common in posts about setting goals or targets, as well as moments when something is precisely correct.
How do I get the bullseye emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "bullseye". 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 ๐ฏ from this page.
What is the Unicode for ๐ฏ? +
The bullseye emoji is U+1F3AF. In HTML use 🎯.
Why does ๐ฏ 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 ๐ฏ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.