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♂ male sign
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♂U+264297940x2642♂♂\u2642\2642 \u2642%E2%99%82Preview in context
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male signMALE SIGNU+2642♂♂\2642\u2642Other18.0Unicode context
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Meaning of ♂ male sign
The ♂ character is listed as male sign in SymbolDex. Its technical Unicode name is MALE SIGN. Unicode encodes it as a distinct symbol. For specialist characters, the exact meaning is defined by the standard or notation system to which it belongs.
Common uses
- Copy and paste it into any Unicode-compatible app.
- Use it in documents or text that require this exact character.
- Reference it by its Unicode code point in technical contexts.
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 male sign, then double-click it to insert the character.
Microsoft Word
Type 2642 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 2642, 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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♂♂\2642\u2642\u2642♂Usage examples
♂ — male signUnicode: U+2642HTML: ♂Popular now
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