Uncertainty Sign Symbol
The ⯑ uncertainty sign conveys doubt, ambiguity, or an unknown value in writing and UI text.
U+2BD1
The ⯑ symbol is the Unicode “Uncertainty Sign” (U+2BD1). It’s useful when you want to signal that something is not fully known or not completely certain. You can copy it directly or insert it using common Unicode escapes.
Uncertainty Sign Symbol Meaning
The ⯑ “Uncertainty Sign” is used to express that a statement, result, measurement, or decision is uncertain. It commonly appears in contexts where ambiguity should be communicated clearly—such as estimates, provisional notes, or “may vary” indicators. In design and documentation, it helps differentiate fully confirmed information from information that is tentative. Because it’s an arrow-category character, it visually reads like a directional/analytical marker, which makes it a good fit for labels, callouts, and UI elements that explain uncertainty rather than certainty. Use it sparingly to keep meaning clear.
Common uses
- •Marking estimated values or ranges in reports and dashboards
- •Labeling tentative results in scientific or technical documentation
- •Indicating uncertain directions or outcomes in planning documents
- •Adding cautionary notes in forms and user interfaces (e.g., “approximate” fields)
- •Annotating draft text or placeholders in writing and editing workflows
Examples
⯑ Uncertainty Sign (U+2BD1)
- ⯑Result: 12.4 ⯑ (estimated)
- ⯑Status: pending ⯑
- ⯑Arrival time: 3:30–4:00 ⯑
- ⯑Prediction confidence: low ⯑
- ⯑This section is a draft ⯑
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2BD1 | |
| HTML Entity | ⯑ | |
| HTML Code | ⯑ | |
| CSS | \2BD1 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11217 | |
| Decimal | 11217 |
How to type Uncertainty Sign Symbol (⯑)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11217 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2BD1 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2BD1. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2bd1, 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 ⯑ symbol mean?
⯑ is the “Uncertainty Sign” and is used to indicate doubt, ambiguity, or that a value or statement is not fully certain.
What is the Unicode code point for ⯑?
The Unicode code point for ⯑ is U+2BD1.
How can I copy and paste ⯑?
Copy the character ⯑ from this page and paste it into your document, design tool, or chat. You can also use the escapes shown on the page source if needed.
Can I use ⯑ in software or HTML?
Yes. You can insert it using Unicode escapes such as HTML entity or JavaScript Unicode escape, depending on your environment.