Hammer and Wrench emoji meaning
Used to indicate maintenance, repairs, settings, or work in progress, often on apps or projects. Common in messages like 'site under maintenance ๐ ๏ธ' or 'fixing bugs today ๐ ๏ธ'. Also used to tag posts about DIY projects or technical support.
The official Unicode name for ๐ ๏ธ is hammer and wrench. It belongs to the objects group and the tools subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as hammer, spanner, tool, wrench.
It was added in Emoji 0.7 ยท 2014, so it displays on every current phone, computer and browser.
How to get ๐ ๏ธ 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 hammer and wrench.
- Tap ๐ ๏ธ 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 ๐ ๏ธ on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "hammer and wrench". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy ๐ ๏ธ from this page and paste it.
How to type ๐ ๏ธ on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "hammer and wrench" and click ๐ ๏ธ.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type ๐ ๏ธ on a Mac
Press Control+โ+Space to open the emoji picker, type "hammer and wrench" and double-click ๐ ๏ธ. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
๐ ๏ธ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+โ+Space, or paste ๐ ๏ธ 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.
๐ ๏ธ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 🛠️ |
| HTML hex | 🛠️ |
CSS content | "\1F6E0\FE0F" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F6E0}\u{FE0F}" |
| Python | "\U0001F6E0\uFE0F" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%9B%A0%EF%B8%8F |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :hammer_and_wrench: |
Because ๐ ๏ธ 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 hammer and wrench emoji mean? +
Shows a hammer and wrench crossed together, representing tools, repair work, or building and fixing something. Its official Unicode name is "hammer and wrench".
What does ๐ ๏ธ mean in app updates or notices? +
It usually signals maintenance, bug fixes, or technical work being done on a system or app.
Is ๐ ๏ธ used for DIY or construction topics? +
Yes, people use it to represent building, repairing, or working on physical or digital projects.
How do I get the hammer and wrench emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "hammer and wrench". 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 ๐ ๏ธ from this page.
What is the Unicode for ๐ ๏ธ? +
The hammer and wrench emoji is U+1F6E0. In HTML use 🛠️.
Why does ๐ ๏ธ 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 ๐ ๏ธ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.