Variation Selector-2 Symbol
︁ (U+FE01) is a Unicode Variation Selector used to request an alternate glyph for a preceding character.
U+FE01
︁ is Unicode character U+FE01, named Variation Selector-2. It’s a technical “selector” mark that typically works only when placed right after a compatible base character.
Variation Selector-2 Symbol Meaning
Variation Selector-2 (︁) is a technical Unicode character (U+FE01) used as a follow-up to a preceding character to request a specific variation or glyph form. In practice, variation selectors are often used with CJK-related characters and other characters that have defined variant forms. The selector itself usually has no standalone appearance; its effect depends on the font and the base character that comes before it. When supported, the same text can render differently based on whether a variation selector is included immediately after the relevant character.
Common uses
- •Requesting a particular glyph variant in fonts that support Variation Selector-2
- •Ensuring consistent typography for languages or writing systems where variant forms exist
- •Fine-tuning text rendering in digital publishing or UI text where specific variants are desired
- •Testing and verifying how a font handles variation selectors in character sequences
- •Adding explicit variation behavior in HTML/CSS/Unicode text pipelines when required
Examples
︁ Variation Selector-2 (U+FE01)
- ︁你︁
- ︁漢︁字
- ︁文︁本
- ︁あ︁い
- ︁The symbol ︁ follows the character
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+FE01 | |
| HTML Entity | ︁ | |
| HTML Code | ︁ | |
| CSS | \FE01 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 65025 | |
| Decimal | 65025 |
How to type Variation Selector-2 Symbol (︁)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 65025 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type FE01 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type FE01. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type fe01, 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-2 symbol mean?
Variation Selector-2 (︁) is a technical Unicode character (U+FE01) used as a follow-up to a preceding character to request a specific variation or glyph form. In practice, variation selectors are often used with CJK-related characters and other characters that have defined variant forms. The selector itself usually has no standalone appearance; its effect depends on the font and the base character that comes before it. When supported, the same text can render differently based on whether a variation selector is included immediately after the relevant character.
What is ︁ (U+FE01) used for?
︁ is Variation Selector-2, used to request an alternate glyph form for a compatible preceding character, typically depending on font support.
Will ︁ look different on its own?
Usually no. It’s primarily meaningful when placed immediately after a base character that has defined variation behavior in the font.
How do I use it in text?
Place it right after the character you want to vary, for example: 你︁ (where the base character is followed by the selector).
Does it work everywhere?
Not always. The visual result depends on the font and rendering engine; if unsupported, it may show with little or no visible change.