Inhibit Symmetric Swapping Symbol
(inhibit symmetric swapping) is a Unicode punctuation mark used to control how symmetric swapping is applied.
U+206A
is a Unicode punctuation symbol with the name “INHIBIT SYMMETRIC SWAPPING” (U+206A). It’s mainly used in contexts where text rendering or processing needs to control a symmetry-related behavior.
Inhibit Symmetric Swapping Symbol Meaning
The symbol , named “INHIBIT SYMMETRIC SWAPPING” (U+206A), is intended to suppress or inhibit a specific symmetry-related swapping behavior in text processing systems that recognize it. In practice, this means it can act as a control marker rather than something readers interpret as a standalone character. Because it is not common in everyday writing, its value is strongest in specialized workflows such as typesetting, bidirectional/complex text handling, or markup that relies on Unicode control semantics. If you’re not working with that kind of Unicode-aware text pipeline, you may rarely need it.
Common uses
- •Using it as a Unicode control marker in advanced text processing or typesetting workflows.
- •Including it in markup or documents that rely on Unicode semantics for symmetric swapping behavior.
- •Ensuring consistent rendering in systems that interpret U+206A as an instruction.
- •Annotating or testing how a renderer handles inhibit/swap-related behavior.
- •Embedding the character in generated content where Unicode control characters must be preserved.
Examples
Inhibit Symmetric Swapping Symbol
- Text before text after.
- Renderer test: left-to-right output check.
- Markup payload: <note></note> for control.
- Compare behavior with and without in the same string.
- Complex layout string: start end.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+206A | |
| HTML Entity |  | |
| HTML Code |  | |
| CSS | \206A | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8298 | |
| Decimal | 8298 |
How to type Inhibit Symmetric Swapping Symbol ()
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8298 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 206A then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 206A. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 206a, 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 mean?
is the Unicode character named “INHIBIT SYMMETRIC SWAPPING” (U+206A). It functions as a control marker to inhibit a symmetry-related swapping behavior in systems that recognize it.
How do I copy and paste ?
You can copy the character directly from this page (). For safer embedding in code, use the provided escapes such as HTML entity  or the Unicode code point U+206A.
Will display the same everywhere?
Because it’s a Unicode control/punctuation character, its visual appearance may not be obvious or may depend on the font and rendering system. The important part is whether your text pipeline interprets U+206A correctly.
Where should I use this character?
Use it in specialized Unicode-aware workflows (for example, testing or controlling text behavior in renderers/typesetting systems) rather than in ordinary prose.