Telephone Sign codes and values
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Unicode | U+2121 |
| HTML (decimal) | ℡ |
| HTML (hex) | ℡ |
| CSS | \2121 |
| JavaScript | \u2121 |
The official Unicode name is "Telephone Sign".
How to type the telephone sign
Windows
- In Microsoft Word, type
2121and 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 "telephone sign".
- Or add the "Unicode Hex Input" keyboard in System Settings, hold Option and type
2121.
Linux
- In GTK apps press Ctrl + Shift + U, type
2121and press Enter.
Web pages
Write ℡ in HTML, or paste the character directly into a UTF-8 page.
Encoding details
| Encoding | Value |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+2121 (decimal 8481) |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 84 A1 |
| URL encoded | %E2%84%A1 |
| Category | So |
What the telephone sign means
The telephone sign is a specialized typographic symbol historically used in directories and printed guides. It directs readers to contact information or indicates that a phone number follows immediately in the text.
Using the telephone sign well
Access this character via Unicode U+2121. Modern web design typically favors graphical icons instead, but this text symbol remains useful in plain text environments where image files cannot be embedded.
Characters next to it in Unicode
| Character | Code | Name |
|---|---|---|
| ℞ | U+211E | Prescription Take |
| ℟ | U+211F | Response |
| ℠ | U+2120 | Service Mark |
| ™ | U+2122 | Trade Mark Sign |
| ℣ | U+2123 | Versicle |
| ℤ | U+2124 | Double-Struck Capital Z |
FAQ
What is the Unicode for the telephone sign?
The telephone sign ℡ is U+2121 (Telephone Sign).
How do I type ℡ on a keyboard?
There is no classic Alt code for it. On Windows type 2121 in Word and press Alt + X, on Mac use the Character Viewer, and on Linux press Ctrl + Shift + U then 2121.
What is the HTML code for ℡?
Use ℡. The hexadecimal form is ℡.
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