Lightning Symbol

Copy the lightning bolt symbol (⚡) and two related glyphs, with Unicode code point, HTML entity, CSS value, and real ways to type each one.

Use the Lightning Symbol

Lightning Symbol

Click the symbol to copy it

Related glyphs

Formats

Character ⚡
Unicode U+26A1
HTML decimal ⚡
HTML hex ⚡
CSS content content: "\26A1";
URL encoded %E2%9A%A1

Click any row to copy that exact string.

Ways to Type It

No keyboard layout has a lightning key, so pick the method that matches your app or OS.

System / app Method Notes
Word / Outlook / Office Type the hex code, then press Alt+X to convert it.
Windows (any app) Open charmap.exe, search "lightning", select and copy.
Windows 10 / 11 Opens the emoji and symbols panel with a search box.
Mac Opens Character Viewer; search "lightning" or "high voltage".
Linux (GTK apps) Type the hex code, then press Enter or Space.

Try it: build a repeated line

Pick a glyph and a count to copy a repeated lightning line for a banner or divider.

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Summary

This tool is a copy and reference page for the lightning bolt symbol (⚡, U+26A1) and two related glyphs: the downwards zigzag arrow (↯) and the cloud with lightning emoji (🌩). Each glyph shows its Unicode code point, HTML entity, CSS content value, and URL-encoded form, plus the real input methods for typing it on Windows, Mac, and Linux since no standard keyboard layout has a dedicated lightning key. Click any symbol or row to copy it straight to your clipboard.

How it works

  1. Click the large ⚡ symbol to copy the plain character to your clipboard.
  2. Or click any row in the Formats list to copy that exact encoded form (Unicode, HTML entity, CSS, URL encoding).
  3. Click either related glyph (↯ or 🌩) to copy a different lightning-themed character.
  4. Check the input methods table for a real way to type it directly on Windows, Mac, or Linux.
  5. Use the line builder to copy a repeated lightning glyph for a banner or divider.

Use cases

  • Add a lightning bolt to a flash sale banner or urgent alert message.
  • Paste the HTML entity ⚡ when a raw ⚡ gets mangled by legacy page encoding.
  • Use the CSS content value in a ::before or ::after pseudo-element for a power or speed icon.
  • Escape ⚡ as %E2%9A%A1 in a URL query string or API request.
  • Pick the cloud-with-lightning emoji (🌩) instead of the plain bolt for a weather-themed post.
  • Look up a real, working way to type the symbol instead of guessing an Alt code.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-09-09 · Reviewed by Nham Vu