Mercury Symbol
☿ is the Unicode Mercury symbol (U+263F), commonly used in astrology and related design elements.
U+263F
☿ is a compact symbol representing Mercury. It appears in astrology contexts and can be used to label themes, characters, or sections that relate to communication and intellect. This page helps you copy it reliably using Unicode and escape codes.
Mercury Symbol Meaning
☿ is the Unicode character named “MERCURY” with code point U+263F (HTML entity: ☿). In most everyday uses, it’s understood as the Mercury glyph, especially in astrology where Mercury is associated with communication, learning, and quick thinking. Because it’s a single-character symbol, designers and writers often use it as a visual marker for themes tied to “messages,” “exchange,” or “mental agility.” You can also use it as a compact icon in infographics, dashboards, or social posts where space is limited and a recognizable astrology-style symbol helps convey context quickly.
Common uses
- •Astrology and horoscopes: labeling Mercury-related placements or sections
- •Design accents: small icons for communication, learning, or messaging themes
- •Typography and symbols: adding a concise glyph to posters, decks, or flyers
- •Data displays: marking a category or filter using a consistent icon
- •Social and creative posts: using the character as a quick thematic symbol
Examples
☿ Mercury Symbol Copy and Use
- ☿Today’s focus: ☿ communication and clear messages.
- ☿Mercury retrograde notes ☿—double-check important plans.
- ☿Skill set includes ☿: writing, learning, and quick analysis.
- ☿Category icon: ☿ for the communication channel.
- ☿Weekly theme card: ☿ messages, thoughts, and updates.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+263F | |
| HTML Entity | ☿ | |
| HTML Code | ☿ | |
| CSS | \263F | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9791 | |
| Decimal | 9791 |
How to type Mercury Symbol (☿)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9791 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 263F then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 263F. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 263f, 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 Mercury symbol mean?
☿ is the Unicode character named “MERCURY” with code point U+263F (HTML entity: ☿). In most everyday uses, it’s understood as the Mercury glyph, especially in astrology where Mercury is associated with communication, learning, and quick thinking. Because it’s a single-character symbol, designers and writers often use it as a visual marker for themes tied to “messages,” “exchange,” or “mental agility.” You can also use it as a compact icon in infographics, dashboards, or social posts where space is limited and a recognizable astrology-style symbol helps convey context quickly.
What Unicode character is ☿?
☿ is the Unicode character named “MERCURY” with code point U+263F.
How do I copy ☿ using HTML?
Use the HTML entity ☿.
How do I use ☿ in CSS?
You can use \\263F in CSS string/escape contexts.
How do I use ☿ in JavaScript?
Use JavaScript Unicode escape \\u{263F}.