Bell Symbol Symbol
⍾ is the Unicode Bell Symbol (U+237E), used as a visual alert/notification mark in technical and UI contexts.
U+237E
The ⍾ character is known as the Bell Symbol in Unicode. It has the code point U+237E and common escape forms for developers. Use it to add a compact visual cue for alerts or notifications in text.
Bell Symbol Symbol Meaning
The Bell Symbol (⍾, U+237E) is primarily used as a visual indicator of “notification,” “alert,” or “message received” in plain text. In UI mockups, status messages, and documentation, it can act like a small, typographic alternative to the more common bell emojis. Because it is a technical Unicode character (category: Technical & Computer), it may appear consistently across developer-focused contexts. The most practical way to use it is as a standalone prefix/suffix in text labels (e.g., “⍾ Alert: …”) or inside buttons, tickets, and system logs where a symbol communicates urgency at a glance.
Common uses
- •Prefixing status lines like “⍾ Alert” or “⍾ Notification” in console/log-style text
- •Labeling UI elements such as buttons, toggles, or badges with a bell cue in documentation drafts
- •Indicating notifications or reminders in plain-text emails and templates
- •Marking items that require attention in tickets, issue trackers, or change logs
- •Designing lightweight icons for technical posts where emojis may be inconsistent
Examples
⍾ Bell Symbol (U+237E)
- ⍾⍾ Notification: Your report is ready
- ⍾⍾ Alert: Password will expire soon
- ⍾System: ⍾ New message from support
- ⍾⍾ Reminder: Meeting starts at 3 PM
- ⍾⍾ Attention needed: Review the latest changes
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+237E | |
| HTML Entity | ⍾ | |
| HTML Code | ⍾ | |
| CSS | \237E |
FAQ
What does the Bell Symbol symbol mean?
The Bell Symbol (⍾, U+237E) is primarily used as a visual indicator of “notification,” “alert,” or “message received” in plain text. In UI mockups, status messages, and documentation, it can act like a small, typographic alternative to the more common bell emojis. Because it is a technical Unicode character (category: Technical & Computer), it may appear consistently across developer-focused contexts. The most practical way to use it is as a standalone prefix/suffix in text labels (e.g., “⍾ Alert: …”) or inside buttons, tickets, and system logs where a symbol communicates urgency at a glance.
What is the Unicode code point for ⍾?
⍾ is U+237E (Bell Symbol).
How can I copy ⍾ on different platforms?
Copy the character directly from this page. For developer workflows, you can also use HTML entity ⍾ and the escapes listed on the page.
How do I enter ⍾ using HTML, CSS, or JavaScript?
HTML: ⍾ CSS escape: \\237E JavaScript escape: \\u{237E}.
Will ⍾ display the same everywhere?
As a Unicode character, it should render where the font supports U+237E. If your font lacks support, you may see a missing-glyph box.