♂
U+2642 MALE SIGN
Miscellaneous Symbols · Other symbol
| Name | MALE SIGN |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+2642 |
| Decimal | 9794 |
| Block | Miscellaneous Symbols |
| Category | Other symbol (So) |
| UTF-8 | E2 99 82 |
| UTF-16 | 2642 |
| UTF-32 | 00002642 |
| HTML | ♂ ♂ |
| CSS | \2642 |
| JavaScript | \u2642 |
| Python | \u2642 |
| URL-encoded | %E2%99%82 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the character U+2642?
U+2642 ♂ is officially named MALE SIGN. It belongs to the Miscellaneous Symbols block and the category Other symbol.
How do I type ♂?
Windows (Word, WordPad): type 2642, then press Alt+X. Linux (GTK/IBus): Ctrl+Shift+U 2642, then Space. macOS: enable the “Unicode Hex Input” keyboard, hold Option and type 2642. Or simply copy it from this page.
How do I write ♂ in HTML?
As a numeric character reference ♂ (decimal) or ♂ (hexadecimal). In UTF-8 documents you can also insert the character directly.
How is ♂ encoded in UTF-8?
In UTF-8 the character takes 3 bytes: E2 99 82. In UTF-16: 2642.