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White Nib

Unicode information

NameWhite Nib
Unicode nameWHITE NIB
Code pointU+2711
HTML decimal✑
HTML hex✑
CSS\2711
JavaScript\u2711
CategoryOther
Unicode17.0

Meaning of ✑ White Nib

The character is listed as White Nib in SymbolDex. Its technical Unicode name is WHITE NIB. 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 White Nib, then double-click it to insert the character.

Microsoft Word

Type 2711 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 2711, then confirm with Enter or Space. If your app does not support this method, copy and paste ✑.

Web and programming codes

Copy the representation you need for HTML, CSS, JavaScript or Python. For emoji sequences, SymbolDex includes every code point in the correct order.

HTML decimal✑
HTML hex✑
CSS content\2711
JavaScript\u2711
Python\u2711
Unicode text

Usage examples

✑ — White Nib
Unicode: U+2711
HTML: ✑

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