Variation Selector-8 Symbol
︇ is a Unicode Variation Selector that requests a specific glyph variant in supporting fonts.
U+FE07
︇ is the Unicode character known as VARIATION SELECTOR-8 (U+FE07). It’s used in text streams to request an alternate glyph form for the preceding character when a font supports it. Use it carefully: it works only if the font and rendering system recognize the selector.
Variation Selector-8 Symbol Meaning
︇ (U+FE07) is a Unicode Variation Selector. Variation selectors are “follow-up” characters: they’re normally placed immediately after another character to request a particular stylistic or presentation variant of that preceding character. In practice, the selector’s effect depends on the font and shaping/rendering engine—many fonts ignore variation selectors entirely. When supported, the selector can trigger an alternate glyph for the character before it, such as a different form used for particular typographic preferences. Since it’s a technical character, ︇ is most useful in workflows where you control fonts and test rendering outcomes across devices.
Common uses
- •Requesting a specific font glyph variant after a base character (when supported).
- •Testing typographic behavior in design systems and UI text rendering.
- •Creating controlled text samples for font developers and QA teams.
- •Annotating or generating variant-rich text in technical documentation.
- •Experimenting with alternate presentation forms in web or app prototypes.
Examples
︇ Variation Selector-8 (U+FE07)
- ︇Character︇ (Variation Selector-8 follows the base character).
- ︇文字︇ 用法（測試變體顯示）
- ︇A︇ (request a variant glyph in supporting fonts).
- ︇樣式︇（font依賴的字形變體）
- ︇音節︇ - variant display test
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+FE07 | |
| HTML Entity | ︇ | |
| HTML Code | ︇ | |
| CSS | \FE07 |
FAQ
What does the Variation Selector-8 symbol mean?
︇ (U+FE07) is a Unicode Variation Selector. Variation selectors are “follow-up” characters: they’re normally placed immediately after another character to request a particular stylistic or presentation variant of that preceding character. In practice, the selector’s effect depends on the font and shaping/rendering engine—many fonts ignore variation selectors entirely. When supported, the selector can trigger an alternate glyph for the character before it, such as a different form used for particular typographic preferences. Since it’s a technical character, ︇ is most useful in workflows where you control fonts and test rendering outcomes across devices.
What is ︇ used for?
︇ is a Unicode Variation Selector (VARIATION SELECTOR-8). It requests a specific glyph variant for the preceding character, if the font and renderer support it.
Where should I place it in text?
Place it immediately after the base character whose variant you want (it functions as a selector for the character before it).
Will it always change how my text looks?
No. Many fonts ignore variation selectors, and different operating systems or rendering engines may not support the requested variation.
How can I verify whether my font supports ︇?
Test the character sequence in your target environment (browser/app) using your specific font, and compare the rendered glyph with and without ︇.