Variation Selector-13 Symbol
Variation Selector-13 (︌) is a Unicode character used to request a specific glyph variation.
U+FE0C
︌ is Unicode character U+FE0C, named Variation Selector-13. It’s a “variation selector” used alongside other characters to influence which glyph form is displayed. If you need consistent rendering, it’s useful for precise text encoding and UI details.
Variation Selector-13 Symbol Meaning
Variation Selector-13 (U+FE0C) belongs to the Unicode “Variation Selectors” block. Variation selectors generally modify the presentation of a preceding character, by requesting a particular glyph style or variation when the font and rendering system support it. In practice, Variation Selector-13 is most relevant when you’re working with emoji or other characters that may have multiple presentation forms. If your font or platform doesn’t support the requested variation, the symbol may have no visible effect. For developers and designers, it’s mainly a precise control character rather than a standalone punctuation mark.
Common uses
- •Requesting a specific glyph/presentation variation for a preceding character
- •Ensuring consistent emoji-like or variant rendering in UI text where supported
- •Encoding exact text sequences for typography testing across platforms
- •Creating precise icon/text compositions in design tools that accept Unicode
- •Providing fallback-ready strings in developer documentation and examples
Examples
︌ Variation Selector-13 (U+FE0C)
- ︌Example 1: A︌
- ︌Example 2: Text︌
- ︌Example 3: Label︌Icon
- ︌Example 4: Option︌Selected
- ︌Example 5: UI︌Element
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+FE0C | |
| HTML Entity | ︌ | |
| HTML Code | ︌ | |
| CSS | \FE0C | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 65036 | |
| Decimal | 65036 |
How to type Variation Selector-13 Symbol (︌)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 65036 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type FE0C then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type FE0C. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type fe0c, 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 Variation Selector-13 symbol mean?
Variation Selector-13 (U+FE0C) belongs to the Unicode “Variation Selectors” block. Variation selectors generally modify the presentation of a preceding character, by requesting a particular glyph style or variation when the font and rendering system support it. In practice, Variation Selector-13 is most relevant when you’re working with emoji or other characters that may have multiple presentation forms. If your font or platform doesn’t support the requested variation, the symbol may have no visible effect. For developers and designers, it’s mainly a precise control character rather than a standalone punctuation mark.
What is ︌ (Variation Selector-13)?
︌ is the Unicode character Variation Selector-13, code point U+FE0C. It’s used to request a specific glyph variation for a preceding character when supported.
Will ︌ change how characters look on every device?
Not necessarily. The effect depends on font and platform support. If the renderer doesn’t recognize the requested variation, you may see no visible change.
How do I copy and paste ︌ correctly?
You can copy the character directly (︌) from this page, or paste it using the provided Unicode form (U+FE0C / \\u{FE0C} / HTML entity) in your editor or code.
Where would a developer use Variation Selector-13?
It’s mainly used when you need precise control over text presentation—such as UI strings, typography testing, or exact Unicode sequences for supported glyph variations.