Variation Selector-3 Symbol
︂ is a Unicode Variation Selector-3 (U+FE02) used to request a specific glyph presentation.
U+FE02
︂ is a technical Unicode character called Variation Selector-3 (U+FE02). Variation selectors are used with certain base characters to request an alternate glyph style. It’s commonly used by software that needs precise text rendering.
Variation Selector-3 Symbol Meaning
Variation Selector-3 (U+FE02) is part of Unicode’s variation selector mechanism. Like other characters in the FE00–FE0F range, it is typically used in combination with a preceding base character to request a particular presentation or style variant of that character. Whether the requested variant is actually shown depends on the font and rendering engine support. As a result, ︂ is best treated as a technical formatting control: it may be ignored or fallback to a default glyph in environments that do not implement the variation behavior.
Common uses
- •Requesting a specific glyph variant for a supported character in text rendering
- •Maintaining consistent typography when generating Unicode text programmatically
- •Using in markup pipelines where precise character presentation matters
- •Testing and debugging font or rendering differences across platforms
- •Encoding text variants for systems that recognize Unicode variation selectors
Examples
︂ Variation Selector-3 | Copy & Unicode Info
- ︂A︂ (requests a glyph variation for the preceding character in supported fonts)
- ︂漢︂ (variation selector paired with the preceding Han character)
- ︂カ︂ (used to request an alternate presentation for the preceding character)
- ︂テ︂ (paired with a base character to influence glyph selection)
- ︂◌︂ (paired with a dotted or combining-like base where supported)
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+FE02 | |
| HTML Entity | ︂ | |
| HTML Code | ︂ | |
| CSS | \FE02 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 65026 | |
| Decimal | 65026 |
How to type Variation Selector-3 Symbol (︂)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 65026 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type FE02 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type FE02. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type fe02, 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-3 symbol mean?
Variation Selector-3 (U+FE02) is part of Unicode’s variation selector mechanism. Like other characters in the FE00–FE0F range, it is typically used in combination with a preceding base character to request a particular presentation or style variant of that character. Whether the requested variant is actually shown depends on the font and rendering engine support. As a result, ︂ is best treated as a technical formatting control: it may be ignored or fallback to a default glyph in environments that do not implement the variation behavior.
What is ︂ called?
︂ is called Variation Selector-3, with Unicode code point U+FE02.
How do I use Variation Selector-3 correctly?
Use it as a character that follows the base character you want to vary; the rendered result depends on font and platform support.
Why does my text not change when I insert ︂?
Not all fonts or rendering engines support variation selectors for every base character, so you may see the default glyph.
What is the Unicode/HTML representation for ︂?
Unicode code point: U+FE02. HTML entity: ︂. CSS escape: \\FE02.