Eighth Note Symbol codes and values
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Unicode | U+266A |
| HTML (decimal) | ♪ |
| HTML (hex) | ♪ |
| CSS | \266A |
| JavaScript | \u266A |
The official Unicode name is "Eighth Note".
How to type the eighth note symbol
Windows
- In Microsoft Word, type
266Aand press Alt + X to turn the code into ♪. - Or press Win + . to open the emoji and symbol panel and search for it.
Mac
- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer and search for "eighth note".
- Or add the "Unicode Hex Input" keyboard in System Settings, hold Option and type
266A.
Linux
- In GTK apps press Ctrl + Shift + U, type
266aand press Enter.
Web pages
Write ♪ in HTML, or paste the character directly into a UTF-8 page.
Encoding details
| Encoding | Value |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+266A (decimal 9834) |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 99 AA |
| URL encoded | %E2%99%AA |
| Category | So |
What the eighth note symbol means
The eighth note symbol represents a musical note lasting half a beat in common time. People use it in sheet music, digital audio interfaces, and informal messages to reference music or sound.
Using the eighth note symbol well
Reference Unicode U+266A to display this musical character. Confirm your document font includes musical glyphs, otherwise it may appear as a blank box or an unexpected fallback character.
Characters next to it in Unicode
| Character | Code | Name |
|---|---|---|
| ♧ | U+2667 | White Club Suit |
| ♨ | U+2668 | Hot Springs |
| ♩ | U+2669 | Quarter Note |
| ♫ | U+266B | Beamed Eighth Notes |
| ♬ | U+266C | Beamed Sixteenth Notes |
| ♭ | U+266D | Music Flat Sign |
FAQ
What is the Unicode for the eighth note symbol?
The eighth note symbol ♪ is U+266A (Eighth Note).
How do I type ♪ on a keyboard?
There is no classic Alt code for it. On Windows type 266A in Word and press Alt + X, on Mac use the Character Viewer, and on Linux press Ctrl + Shift + U then 266a.
What is the HTML code for ♪?
Use ♪. The hexadecimal form is ♪.
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