Variation Selector-10 Symbol
︉ is a Unicode Variation Selector (U+FE09) used to request a specific glyph variant in fonts that support it.
U+FE09
︉ is called Variation Selector-10 in Unicode (U+FE09). It doesn’t stand alone as a symbol; instead, it’s typically used after another character to influence how that character is rendered. If your font supports variation selectors, the display may change accordingly.
Variation Selector-10 Symbol Meaning
Variation Selector-10 (U+FE09, HTML: ︉) is part of Unicode’s variation selector mechanism. Its purpose is to request a particular glyph variant for the character that immediately precedes it. Whether you see any visual difference depends on the font and how that font implements the selector. In many workflows, this character is used to fine-tune text appearance for typographic or compatibility reasons, especially when dealing with fonts that support variation sequences. When copying and pasting, it’s important to keep the selector in the correct position right after the target character.
Common uses
- •Request a specific glyph/variant for the preceding character in fonts that support U+FE09
- •Prepare text for typography previews where variation sequences are recognized by the chosen font
- •Use in digital publishing or layout tools that preserve Unicode variation selectors
- •Handle compatibility cases when a particular variation sequence is required by a document format
- •Debug or test font rendering differences involving Unicode variation selectors
Examples
︉ Variation Selector-10 (U+FE09)
- ︉字︉
- ︉あ︉
- ︉漢︉
- ︉◌︉ (with a font that treats it as a variation request after a base character)
- ︉E︉ (test rendering after a specific base character in your font)
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+FE09 | |
| HTML Entity | ︉ | |
| HTML Code | ︉ | |
| CSS | \FE09 |
FAQ
What does ︉ do in Unicode text?
︉ (U+FE09) is a Variation Selector-10. It requests a glyph variant for the character immediately before it, but only fonts that support it will show a difference.
Can I use ︉ by itself?
You can copy it, but it usually won’t have a meaningful standalone appearance. Variation selectors are intended to follow a base character.
How do I copy ︉ correctly?
Copy the character directly (︉) and, when applicable, place it immediately after the character whose variant you want to request.
Why don’t I see any change when using ︉?
The selected font may not implement U+FE09 variation sequences. Also, the base character you use it with must be one that the font can vary.