White Nib Symbol
✑ White Nib (U+2711) is a dingbats symbol often used to suggest writing, editing, or craft tools.
U+2711
The ✑ symbol is called the White Nib. It’s a dingbats character with Unicode code point U+2711, making it easy to copy across platforms. Use it in captions, UI labels, or documents to hint at writing or editing.
White Nib Symbol Meaning
✑ is the “WHITE NIB,” a dingbats symbol that visually resembles a nib pen or writing tip. In everyday use, it commonly signals writing, annotation, editing, or a creative tool—especially where you want a small icon-like marker instead of a full word. Because it’s typographic and neutral, it works well for headings and UI micro-labels, as well as for decorating notes, blog posts, and social media posts about drafting or proofreading. While the symbol is not a formal punctuation mark, it’s widely used as a lightweight visual cue for “writing” or “making.”
Common uses
- •Add a writing or note-taking icon to document headings and sections
- •Label editing, proofreading, or revision tools in a UI or app
- •Decorate blog posts and newsletters about drafting or composition
- •Use as a small bullet-like marker for lists of tasks related to writing
- •Enhance social media captions about creativity, pens, or journaling
Examples
✑ White Nib Symbol Copy & Unicode Info
- ✑Drafts ✑: updated the outline for clarity
- ✑Proofreading ✑ — corrected typos and spacing
- ✑Notes ✑: ideas to revisit next week
- ✑Changelog ✑: revised the intro paragraph
- ✑Writing prompt ✑: describe your first memory of learning
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2711 | |
| HTML Entity | ✑ | |
| HTML Code | ✑ | |
| CSS | \2711 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10001 | |
| Decimal | 10001 |
How to type White Nib Symbol (✑)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10001 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2711 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2711. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2711, 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 is the Unicode code point for ✑?
The White Nib symbol ✑ has Unicode code point U+2711.
How can I copy the symbol from this page?
Copy the character directly: ✑. You can also use the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes in your developer tools or templates.
What does ✑ usually represent?
It’s most often used as a small icon for writing, drafting, editing, or annotation—similar to a nib pen cue.
Can I use ✑ in web or code?
Yes. Use the HTML entity ✑ or CSS escape \\2711, or JavaScript escape \\u{2711}.