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Reference Mark ※

The reference mark, used in East Asian text to mark notes. In Korea it is often called the billiard mark (당구장 표시).

U+203B · REFERENCE MARK

How to type ※

Word (Windows)203B → Alt + XType the code, then press Alt + X.
MacEdit › Emoji & Symbols (Control + Command + Space), then searchSearch for “reference mark”.
iPhone / AndroidCopy it from this page and paste. Most phone keyboards do not have it.

※ Unicode and HTML codes

Unicode nameREFERENCE MARK
Code pointU+203B
Unicode blockGeneral Punctuation
HTML numeric※
CSScontent: "\203B";
JavaScript"\u203B"
Python"\u203B" · "\N{REFERENCE MARK}"
UTF-8 bytesE2 80 BB

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FAQ

How do I type ※ on Windows?

There is no Alt code for it. In Word, type 203B and press Alt+X, or copy it from this page.

How do I type ※ on a Mac?

Press Control + Command + Space and search for “reference mark”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code for ※?

※. In CSS use content: "\203B".

The exact look of a symbol depends on the font and device.