| Sign elements | Example 1 | Example 2 | Example 3 |
| Icon (physical) |
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| High-heels | House | Lock | |
| Index (physiological) |
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| Arrow showing direction | Stop | Toilets | |
| Symbol (psychological) |
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| ,?!。 |
| Music note | Mathematic symbols | Punctuation |