Male And Female Sign Symbol
⚥ combines male and female symbols to indicate “both genders” or a mixed-gender context.
U+26A5
The ⚥ symbol is the Unicode “MALE AND FEMALE SIGN” (U+26A5). It’s commonly used to represent a mixed or inclusive gender context. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode escapes in code.
Male And Female Sign Symbol Meaning
⚥ (Unicode U+26A5, “MALE AND FEMALE SIGN”) is used to suggest both male and female categories together. In everyday writing and interface labels, it can stand for “all genders,” “mixed group,” or “male & female” in a compact visual form. Designers may place it near category tags, restroom or facility references, enrollment or participant filters, or demographic summaries where both categories apply. It’s a typographic symbol rather than a pronoun, and its exact interpretation depends on how the surrounding text frames the context.
Common uses
- •UI labels for “male and female” or “both genders” filters
- •Form and survey headings indicating mixed-gender participants
- •Accessibility-friendly category icons next to demographic options
- •Designing posters or flyers for mixed-gender events or groups
- •Tagging content where categories include both male and female
Examples
⚥ Male and Female Sign
- ⚥Attendance: ⚥ (all participants)
- ⚥Choose a category: ⚥ Male & Female
- ⚥Workshop group size: ⚥
- ⚥Facilities available for ⚥
- ⚥Results include both: ⚥
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+26A5 | |
| HTML Entity | ⚥ | |
| HTML Code | ⚥ | |
| CSS | \26A5 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9893 | |
| Decimal | 9893 |
How to type Male And Female Sign Symbol (⚥)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9893 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 26A5 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 26A5. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 26a5, 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 And Female Sign symbol mean?
⚥ (Unicode U+26A5, “MALE AND FEMALE SIGN”) is used to suggest both male and female categories together. In everyday writing and interface labels, it can stand for “all genders,” “mixed group,” or “male & female” in a compact visual form. Designers may place it near category tags, restroom or facility references, enrollment or participant filters, or demographic summaries where both categories apply. It’s a typographic symbol rather than a pronoun, and its exact interpretation depends on how the surrounding text frames the context.
What is the Unicode code point for ⚥?
⚥ has the Unicode code point U+26A5.
How can I copy the symbol for web pages?
You can copy ⚥ directly, or use the HTML entity ⚥.
What are the CSS and JavaScript escapes for ⚥?
CSS: \\26A5. JavaScript: \\u{26A5}.
Is ⚥ meant to represent pronouns?
Typically it represents a mixed “male and female” category in context, not specific pronouns. Always rely on surrounding text for the intended meaning.