Curly Loop emoji meaning
It shows up in messages about hairstyles, music loops, or anything repeating, and sometimes just as a decorative squiggle. Example: 'my hair is doing this ➰ today' or 'put this track on ➰ repeat'.
The official Unicode name for ➰️ is curly loop. It belongs to the symbols group and the other symbols subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as curl, curly, loop.
It was added in Emoji 0.6 · 2010, so it displays on every current phone, computer and browser.
How to get ➰️ 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 curly loop.
- Tap ➰️ to insert it.
If the emoji keyboard is missing, turn it on in Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards → Add New Keyboard → Emoji.
How to get ➰️ on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "curly loop". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy ➰️ from this page and paste it.
How to type ➰️ on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "curly loop" and click ➰️.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type ➰️ on a Mac
Press Control+⌘+Space to open the emoji picker, type "curly loop" and double-click ➰️. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
➰️ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+⌘+Space, or paste ➰️ from this page. In Google Docs you can also go to Insert → Emoji. In Word, Insert → Symbol lists emoji under the Segoe UI Emoji font.
➰️ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | ➰️ |
| HTML hex | ➰️ |
CSS content | "\27B0\FE0F" |
| JavaScript | "\u{27B0}\u{FE0F}" |
| Python | "\u27B0\uFE0F" |
| URL encoded | %E2%9E%B0%EF%B8%8F |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :curly_loop: |
Because ➰️ 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 curly loop emoji mean? +
A looped curl symbol, often used to represent a loop, curl, tail, or a recurring or looping action. Its official Unicode name is "curly loop".
What does the curly loop emoji represent? +
It usually represents a loop, curl, or spiral shape, like a curl of hair, a cord, or a repeating cycle.
When would someone use the curly loop emoji in a text? +
People use it to talk about curly hair, loops in music or video, or anything that repeats or winds around.
How do I get the curly loop emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "curly loop". 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 ➰️ from this page.
What is the Unicode for ➰️? +
The curly loop emoji is U+27B0. In HTML use ➰️.
Why does ➰️ 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 ➰️ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.