HTML Entity for Divorce Symbol (⚮)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Divorce symbol (⚮) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS entity methods. This character is U+26AE (DIVORCE SYMBOL) in the Miscellaneous Symbols block (U+2600–U+26FF) and represents divorce or separation in legal, relationship, and family-law contexts.
There is no named HTML entity for U+26AE. Use ⚮, ⚮, or \26AE in CSS content. Do not confuse with Division Times (⋇, ⋇) or Division (÷, ÷).
⚡ Quick Reference — Divorce Symbol
U+26AEMiscellaneous Symbols block
⚮Hexadecimal reference
⚮Decimal reference
—None (use numeric refs)
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+26AE
Hex code ⚮
HTML code ⚮
Named entity —
CSS code \26AEComplete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the Divorce symbol (⚮) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape. There is no named HTML entity:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\26AE";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Divorce Symbol using Hexadecimal: ⚮</p>
<p>Divorce Symbol using HTML Code: ⚮</p>
<p id="point">Divorce Symbol using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
U+26AE is supported in modern browsers; use a font with Miscellaneous Symbols coverage for consistent rendering:
👀 Live Preview
See the Divorce symbol (⚮) rendered live in legal and relationship contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
⚮ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 26AE to display the Divorce symbol. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
⚮ uses the decimal Unicode value 9902 to display the same character. This is one of the most commonly used methods.
CSS Entity
\26AE is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce the Divorce symbol: ⚮. Unicode U+26AE is in Miscellaneous Symbols (U+2600–U+26FF). No named HTML entity exists.
Use Cases
The Divorce symbol (⚮) commonly appears in the following scenarios:
Divorce information pages and legal articles with visual symbols.
Therapy and relationship resources about separation or divorce.
Blog posts and articles on family dynamics and divorce topics.
Surveys and applications with marital-status options using ⚮.
Miscellaneous Symbols (U+2600–U+26FF) documentation and lists.
HTML entity references for legal, counseling, or content projects.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use fonts that cover Miscellaneous Symbols (U+2600–U+26FF)
- Pair ⚮ with text or ARIA (“Divorced”, “Divorce”)
- Provide clear wording in legal or sensitive content
- Pick one numeric style (hex or decimal) per project
- Use UTF-8 and proper
langattributes on pages
Don’t
- Expect
&divorce;(no such named entity exists) - Confuse ⚮ with ⋇ (Division Times) or ÷ (Division)
- Rely on the icon alone without accessible text
- Use CSS escape
\26AEinside HTML markup - Mix hex and decimal styles randomly in one file
Key Takeaways
Two numeric references render ⚮
⚮ ⚮For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\26AEUnicode U+26AE is DIVORCE SYMBOL in Miscellaneous Symbols
No named HTML entity—use numeric codes or CSS only
Next in sequence: Does Not Contain As Normal Subgroup
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⚮ (hex), ⚮ (decimal), or \26AE in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity. All three produce ⚮.U+26AE (hex 26AE, decimal 9902) in the Miscellaneous Symbols block. Used to represent divorce or separation in legal or relationship contexts.⚮, ⚮, or \26AE in CSS. Do not use a non-standard &divorce; reference.U+26AE (⚮) in Miscellaneous Symbols. Division Times is U+22C7 (⋇, ⋇) in Mathematical Operators. They are unrelated characters despite similar-sounding names.Explore More HTML Entities!
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