Hebrew Letter Wide Alef Letter
ﬡ is the Hebrew Letter Wide Alef (U+FB21), a specialized Hebrew character used in typesetting.
U+FB21
ﬡ (U+FB21) is known as the Hebrew Letter Wide Alef. It’s a Unicode character that may appear in specific Hebrew typography and text rendering contexts. Use the copy options below to insert it reliably in documents and code.
Hebrew Letter Wide Alef Letter Meaning
The character “ﬡ” is the Unicode character named HEBREW LETTER WIDE ALEF (code point U+FB21). It belongs to the Hebrew script and is typically encountered in font-specific or typography-specific contexts where a wider Alef form is needed. In practice, you may see it in typeset Hebrew text, UI mockups that aim to match particular Hebrew letter forms, or in content where exact character fidelity matters (for example, reusing text extracted from a document or webpage). Because it is a distinct Unicode code point, copying the exact symbol is important for consistent appearance across platforms.
Common uses
- •Copying exact Hebrew text from documents where the wide Alef form is preserved
- •Designing Hebrew typography mockups that require matching a specific glyph width
- •Building UI components that display Hebrew text with character-accurate rendering
- •Publishing content where the exact Unicode character must be retained
- •Testing font and Unicode support for Hebrew presentation forms
Examples
ﬡ Hebrew Letter Wide Alef (U+FB21)
- ﬡﬡ
- ﬡאלף: ﬡ
- ﬡטקסט לדוגמה: ﬡ
- ﬡדוגמה להקלדה: ﬡ
- ﬡאות רחבה: ﬡ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+FB21 | |
| HTML Entity | ﬡ | |
| HTML Code | ﬡ | |
| CSS | \FB21 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 64289 | |
| Decimal | 64289 |
How to type Hebrew Letter Wide Alef Letter (ﬡ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 64289 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type FB21 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type FB21. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type fb21, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ﬡ 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 Hebrew Letter Wide Alef letter mean?
The character “ﬡ” is the Unicode character named HEBREW LETTER WIDE ALEF (code point U+FB21). It belongs to the Hebrew script and is typically encountered in font-specific or typography-specific contexts where a wider Alef form is needed. In practice, you may see it in typeset Hebrew text, UI mockups that aim to match particular Hebrew letter forms, or in content where exact character fidelity matters (for example, reusing text extracted from a document or webpage). Because it is a distinct Unicode code point, copying the exact symbol is important for consistent appearance across platforms.
What is the Unicode code point for ﬡ?
The Unicode code point for ﬡ is U+FB21.
How can I copy ﬡ using HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ﬡ.
What is the CSS escape for this character?
In CSS, use the escape \\FB21.
Will this character look the same in every font?
No. As a specific Hebrew character form, its appearance depends on the font and the renderer’s support for that glyph.