Variation Selector-9 Symbol
︈ is Unicode Variation Selector-9 (U+FE08) used with a preceding character to request a specific alternate glyph.
U+FE08
︈ is a Unicode technical character named VARIATION SELECTOR-9. It’s commonly used in combination with another character so the renderer can choose an alternate presentation. This page helps you copy the symbol and understand how to use its Unicode code point.
Variation Selector-9 Symbol Meaning
Variation Selector-9 (U+FE08) is part of Unicode’s “variation selector” mechanism. On its own, it usually has no visible meaning. Instead, it is placed immediately after a base character to request a specific variant glyph for that character. The exact visual result depends on the font and text rendering support. Some fonts may ignore variation selectors, while others may display the requested alternate form. Because behavior is font-dependent, the safest way to use ︈ is when you specifically need a controlled alternate glyph and you have verified it in your target environment.
Common uses
- •Requesting an alternate glyph for a specific character using font-supported variation sequences
- •Creating consistent typography in systems that rely on variation selectors for stylistic forms
- •Testing or debugging font rendering behavior around variation sequences
- •Preparing text for specialized typesetting where a particular alternate form is desired
- •Ensuring the correct Unicode sequence is preserved when transferring text across apps
Examples
︈ Variation Selector-9 — Copy & Use
- ︈Example: A︈
- ︈Example: 字︈
- ︈Example: 1︈
- ︈Example: カ︈
- ︈Example: ∑︈
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+FE08 | |
| HTML Entity | ︈ | |
| HTML Code | ︈ | |
| CSS | \FE08 |
FAQ
What does the Variation Selector-9 symbol mean?
Variation Selector-9 (U+FE08) is part of Unicode’s “variation selector” mechanism. On its own, it usually has no visible meaning. Instead, it is placed immediately after a base character to request a specific variant glyph for that character. The exact visual result depends on the font and text rendering support. Some fonts may ignore variation selectors, while others may display the requested alternate form. Because behavior is font-dependent, the safest way to use ︈ is when you specifically need a controlled alternate glyph and you have verified it in your target environment.
What is ︈ (U+FE08)?
︈ is the Unicode character VARIATION SELECTOR-9. It’s used to request an alternate glyph when placed immediately after a base character.
Why doesn’t ︈ always show a different appearance?
The visual result depends on font and rendering support. Some fonts ignore variation selectors, so the selector may have no visible effect.
How do I use Variation Selector-9 correctly?
Place ︈ immediately after the character you want to vary (with no space), and verify the result in your target font or browser.
How can I copy it for code or documents?
You can copy the character directly, or use its escapes: HTML entity ︈ and CSS escape \\FE08, or JavaScript escape \\u{FE08}.