Male Sign codes and values
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Unicode | U+2642 |
| HTML (decimal) | ♂ |
| HTML (hex) | ♂ |
| CSS | \2642 |
| JavaScript | \u2642 |
The official Unicode name is "Male Sign".
How to type the male sign
Windows
- In Microsoft Word, type
2642and 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 "male sign".
- Or add the "Unicode Hex Input" keyboard in System Settings, hold Option and type
2642.
Linux
- In GTK apps press Ctrl + Shift + U, type
2642and press Enter.
Web pages
Write ♂ in HTML, or paste the character directly into a UTF-8 page.
Encoding details
| Encoding | Value |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+2642 (decimal 9794) |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 99 82 |
| URL encoded | %E2%99%82 |
| Category | So |
What the male sign means
This symbol designates males, masculinity, or the male biological sex in scientific contexts. It appears on restroom doors, in botanical charts, and within genetic studies to identify male organisms or traits.
Using the male sign well
Reference Unicode U+2642 when adding this glyph to digital content. Confirm font compatibility to avoid missing character boxes, especially in older software environments.
Characters next to it in Unicode
| Character | Code | Name |
|---|---|---|
| ☿ | U+263F | Mercury |
| ♀ | U+2640 | Female Sign |
| ♁ | U+2641 | Earth |
| ♃ | U+2643 | Jupiter |
| ♄ | U+2644 | Saturn |
| ♅ | U+2645 | Uranus |
FAQ
What is the Unicode for the male sign?
The male sign ♂ is U+2642 (Male Sign).
How do I type ♂ on a keyboard?
There is no classic Alt code for it. On Windows type 2642 in Word and press Alt + X, on Mac use the Character Viewer, and on Linux press Ctrl + Shift + U then 2642.
What is the HTML code for ♂?
Use ♂. The hexadecimal form is ♂.
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