Metrical Two Shorts Joined Symbol
⏖ is the Unicode “METRICAL TWO SHORTS JOINED” symbol used as a technical/computer punctuation-like mark.
U+23D6
⏖ (Unicode U+23D6) is a technical symbol named “Metrical Two Shorts Joined.” It’s typically used in contexts that need precise, standardized characters rather than styling or icons.
Metrical Two Shorts Joined Symbol Meaning
⏖ is the Unicode character “METRICAL TWO SHORTS JOINED” (U+23D6). As a technical & computer symbol, it’s generally used when authors, publishers, or developers need a consistent glyph for a specific semantic or layout purpose. The name indicates its intended typographic form: “two shorts” that are “joined,” matching the visual design of the character. In practice, people may include it in specialized text, documentation, or display systems where exact Unicode characters matter (for example, when mirroring a source document or aligning symbols across platforms).
Common uses
- •Using the exact Unicode character in technical documentation to match a standard glyph
- •Representing specialized notation in plain text where images are undesirable
- •Copying the symbol into UI labels, comments, or changelogs that require precise characters
- •Including the symbol in templates or content systems that preserve Unicode faithfully
- •Using it in developer workflows when referencing Unicode code points for consistency
Examples
⏖ Metrical Two Shorts Joined
- ⏖Report ID: ⏖ U+23D6
- ⏖Symbol set: technical marks including ⏖
- ⏖Note ⏖ is used for joined “two shorts” notation.
- ⏖In the source text, replace the placeholder with ⏖.
- ⏖Unicode check: ensure ⏖ displays correctly on all targets.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+23D6 | |
| HTML Entity | ⏖ | |
| HTML Code | ⏖ | |
| CSS | \23D6 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9174 | |
| Decimal | 9174 |
How to type Metrical Two Shorts Joined Symbol (⏖)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9174 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 23D6 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 23D6. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 23d6, 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 Metrical Two Shorts Joined symbol mean?
⏖ is the Unicode character “METRICAL TWO SHORTS JOINED” (U+23D6). As a technical & computer symbol, it’s generally used when authors, publishers, or developers need a consistent glyph for a specific semantic or layout purpose. The name indicates its intended typographic form: “two shorts” that are “joined,” matching the visual design of the character. In practice, people may include it in specialized text, documentation, or display systems where exact Unicode characters matter (for example, when mirroring a source document or aligning symbols across platforms).
What Unicode character is ⏖?
⏖ is Unicode “METRICAL TWO SHORTS JOINED” with code point U+23D6.
How do I copy ⏖ into my HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ⏖.
What CSS escape can I use for ⏖?
Use the CSS escape: \\23D6.
How do I include ⏖ in JavaScript?
You can use the JavaScript escape form: \\u{23D6}.