Male Sign Symbol
The ♂ Male Sign (U+2642) is a widely used gender symbol for male.
U+2642
The ♂ symbol is known as the Male Sign and has Unicode code point U+2642. It’s commonly used in labels and UI to indicate male or the masculine gender. You can copy it directly or use its HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
Male Sign Symbol Meaning
The ♂ (MALE SIGN, U+2642) is a gender symbol that typically represents “male.” In many contexts, it appears next to words like “male,” “man,” or “boy,” and it can also be used in forms, charts, and icons to distinguish gender categories. Designers and developers often choose it because it’s a single, recognizable character that works well in compact layouts. While gender-related symbols can be sensitive, the most common usage is straightforward labeling in everyday UI, data displays, and educational or informational materials.
Common uses
- •Gender selection or profile labels (e.g., “Male”)
- •Sorting and filtering in apps and dashboards
- •Icons for forms, surveys, and registration fields
- •Charts/legends to distinguish male data series
- •Accessible text alternatives for gender indicators in UI
Examples
♂ Male Sign Symbol (U+2642)
- ♂Male: John ♂
- ♂Select your gender ♂
- ♂Legend: ♂ = male participants
- ♂Team roster — ♂: players
- ♂Age group report (♂)
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2642 | |
| HTML Entity | ♂ | |
| HTML Code | ♂ | |
| CSS | \2642 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9794 | |
| Decimal | 9794 |
How to type Male Sign Symbol (♂)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9794 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2642 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2642. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2642, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ♂ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Male Sign symbol mean?
The ♂ (MALE SIGN, U+2642) is a gender symbol that typically represents “male.” In many contexts, it appears next to words like “male,” “man,” or “boy,” and it can also be used in forms, charts, and icons to distinguish gender categories. Designers and developers often choose it because it’s a single, recognizable character that works well in compact layouts. While gender-related symbols can be sensitive, the most common usage is straightforward labeling in everyday UI, data displays, and educational or informational materials.
What is the Unicode name and code point for ♂?
The Unicode name is “MALE SIGN,” with code point U+2642.
How do I use ♂ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity ♂.
What are the CSS and JavaScript escape codes for ♂?
CSS escape: \\2642. JavaScript escape: \\u{2642}.
Is ♂ only used for gender?
Most commonly it denotes “male,” especially in labels, forms, and charts. It’s generally treated as a gender indicator in UI and informational contexts.