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♭ flat

♭

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Character♭
UnicodeU+266D
Decimal9837
Hex0x266D
HTML decimal♭
HTML hex♭
JavaScript\u266D
CSS\266D
Python\u266D
URL%E2%99%AD

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Unicode information

Nameflat
Unicode nameMUSIC FLAT SIGN
Code pointU+266D
HTML decimal♭
HTML hex♭
CSS\266d
JavaScript\u266D
CategoryMusic
Unicode18.0

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Meaning of ♭ flat

The ♭ character is listed as flat in SymbolDex. Its technical Unicode name is MUSIC FLAT SIGN. It is part of musical notation encoded by Unicode. Some characters in this category belong to specific historical or regional music-notation systems.

Common uses

  • Unicode musical notation.
  • Musical or academic documentation.
  • Digital representation of signs from specific music notation systems.

How to type ♭ on Windows, Mac and mobile

Windows

The universal method is to use Copy on this page and paste ♭. On Windows 10/11 you can press Win + . and browse the Symbols section, or open Character Map (charmap) to locate characters supported by your fonts.

Mac

Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer, search for flat, then double-click it to insert the character.

Microsoft Word

Type 266D without U+, then immediately press Alt + X. Word converts the code into ♭. You can also use Insert → Symbol.

Google Docs

Open Insert → Special characters and search by name, or paste ♭ directly. For emoji, you can also use your operating system emoji picker.

iPhone / iPad

iOS does not provide a direct Unicode-code entry method for every symbol. Copy ♭ from SymbolDex or check long-press variants on related keys. For frequent use, create a shortcut under Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement.

Android

Availability varies by Android keyboard. In Gboard, browse the symbols panel and long-press related keys for variants. If it is not available, copy ♭ from SymbolDex and paste it where needed.

Linux

In many Linux apps using GTK/IBus, press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 266d, then confirm with Enter or Space. If your app does not support this method, copy and paste ♭.

Web and programming codes

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HTML decimal♭
HTML hex♭
CSS content\266d
JavaScript\u266D
Python\u266D
Unicode text♭

Usage examples

♭ — flat
Unicode: U+266D
HTML: ♭