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🚫 Prohibited Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
This red circle with a diagonal line through it, the universal prohibition sign. Used to indicate that something is banned, forbidden, or not permitted.
When to Use
Use to forbid or prohibit something, show disapproval, or indicate that an action is not allowed.
Example Usage
- “Not allowed 🚫”
- “Absolutely forbidden 🚫”
- “Zero tolerance 🚫”
Popular Combinations
🚫📱
No phones allowed
🚫🍷
No alcohol
🚫🧢
No caps/hats zone
How Prohibited looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
Related Emojis
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 🚫 mean in a text message?▼
This red circle with a diagonal line through it, the universal prohibition sign. Used to indicate that something is banned, forbidden, or not permitted. Use to forbid or prohibit something, show disapproval, or indicate that an action is not allowed. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
What is the official Unicode name for 🚫?▼
Each emoji has an official name assigned by the Unicode Consortium, which may differ from common names used in apps. The Prohibited emoji's official designation is listed in the Unicode CLDR (Common Locale Data Repository). Shortcode names like those on Slack or Discord are platform-specific.
Can screen readers interpret 🚫?▼
Yes. Screen readers announce emoji by their Unicode name, so 🚫 would be read aloud as "Prohibited." When using multiple emoji in a row, screen readers read each one individually, which can be overwhelming — so use them sparingly in accessible content.
What is the shortcode for 🚫?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:no_entry_sign:` to insert the Prohibited emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f6ab
Category
Symbols
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:no_entry_sign:Keywords
noentrysignforbidstoplimitdenieddisallowcircle
When to Use 🚫 Prohibited
Use to forbid or prohibit something, show disapproval, or indicate that an action is not allowed.
- •Send 🚫 when you want to express or reference "prohibited" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 🚫 in conversations about no or entry to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 🚫 Prohibited on social media posts, stories, or comments related to prohibited
- •Combine 🚫 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about no, entry, sign
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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