Click to copy it, then paste with Ctrl + V (โ + V on a Mac) or a long press on phones.
Windows
Press Win + . to open the emoji and symbol panel, then search for โbatโ.
In Microsoft Word, type 1F987 and press Alt + X.
Mac
Press Control + โ + Space to open the Character Viewer, then search for โbatโ.
iPhone and Android
Copy it here and paste it. To type it again later, save it as a text replacement (iPhone: Settings โบ General โบ Keyboard โบ Text Replacement; Gboard: Settings โบ Dictionary โบ Personal dictionary).
The bat emoji ๐ฆ (Unicode name BAT) shows a dark bat with its wings spread. In Western culture bats belong to the night: they are a Halloween classic next to ๐ and ๐ป, and vampire stories tie them to Dracula ๐ง. Bats are also the only mammals that can truly fly, which makes ๐ฆ a fun pick for night owls.
In Chinese culture the bat is a lucky sign. The word for bat, ่ (fรบ), sounds like ็ฆ (fรบ), good fortune, so bats appear on paintings, porcelain and clothing as wishes for luck. Five bats together stand for the five blessings: long life, wealth, health, love of virtue and a peaceful death. See good luck symbols for more charms.
Text bats and spooky combos
Unicode has no flat, text-style bat, so text artists build one: /|\ ^._.^ /|\ uses slashes for the wings and a tiny face in the middle. It pastes as plain characters, so it works in usernames, code comments and anywhere emoji are blocked.
With emoji, pair ๐ฆ with a full moon ๐, a crescent โพ or a castle ๐ฐ for a night scene, or with ๐ค for a goth look. More spooky sets are on the Halloween symbols and ghost symbol pages.
How to type the bat emoji
On iPhone or Android, open the emoji keyboard and search for "bat". On Windows, press Windows + . and type bat; on a Mac, press Control + Command + Space.
If you see an empty box instead of ๐ฆ, the device is too old to have it: the bat was added in Unicode 9.0 in 2016. In that case, the text bat above is a safe fallback.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Batman symbol to copy and paste?
No. The Batman logo is a trademarked design and is not part of Unicode. The bat emoji ๐ฆ is the closest character you can copy.
What does ๐ฆ mean in a text?
Usually Halloween, spooky or goth vibes, or being up late at night. In Chinese culture a bat is also a wish for good fortune.
How do I make a bat with keyboard symbols?
Type /|\ ^._.^ /|\. The slashes form the wings and ^._.^ is the face. You can copy it from the text bats section above.