♂
Male Sign ♂
The male sign (Mars symbol).
How to type ♂
| Windows Alt code | Alt + 11Hold Alt and type the number on the numeric keypad. |
|---|---|
| Word (Windows) | 2642 → Alt + XType the code, then press Alt + X. |
| Mac | Edit › Emoji & Symbols (Control + Command + Space), then searchSearch for “male sign”. |
| iPhone / Android | Copy it from this page and paste. Most phone keyboards do not have it. |
♂ Unicode and HTML codes
| Unicode name | MALE SIGN |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+2642 |
| Unicode block | Miscellaneous Symbols |
| HTML entity | ♂ |
| HTML numeric | ♂ |
| CSS | content: "\2642"; |
| JavaScript | "\u2642" |
| Python | "\u2642" · "\N{MALE SIGN}" |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 99 82 |
Related symbols: Signs & Marks
FAQ
How do I type ♂ on Windows?
Hold Alt and type 11 on the numeric keypad. In Word you can also type 2642 and press Alt+X.
How do I type ♂ on a Mac?
Press Control + Command + Space and search for “male sign”, or copy it from this page.
What is the HTML code for ♂?
♂ or ♂. In CSS use content: "\2642".
The exact look of a symbol depends on the font and device.