0x2702

0x2702 is the hexadecimal notation for the Unicode code point U+2702. In the Unicode standard this point corresponds to the "scissors" symbol (✂), a graphical character that has been used in text from the early days of digital typography. The symbol was originally added in the early versions of Unicode (beginning in version 1.1) to provide a simple visual representation of scissors, an object commonly used in everyday life. As a pictographic character, it is part of the Dingbats block, which contains a collection of symbols that are often employed in documents, lists, and user interfaces for decorative or functional purposes.

Because the code point is expressed in hexadecimal, it is frequently displayed in programming and software contexts as 0x2702. In many programming languages, the character can be inserted into strings using the escape sequence \u2702 or by directly including the Unicode character itself. Web developers sometimes refer to it as the “scissors” emoji when used in HTML or CSS, although strictly speaking it is a dingbat rather than an emoji. The character is supported on almost all modern operating systems and fonts, and it is rendered with a stylized, simple two‑handed scissors design. It is often used in parentheses or as an icon next to items that can be cut, removed, or dismissed within a user interface.

Beyond its decorative role, 0x2702 can also appear in error codes or identifiers in certain legacy systems. For instance, some Windows API error codes are displayed in hexadecimal form and could be written as 0x2702, although that particular value is not a standard Windows error code in current documentation. In most contexts, however, the mention of 0x2702 refers to the Unicode scissors symbol and its usage in text and graphical layouts.