Divorce symbol (⚮) is the Unicode character at U+26AE in the Miscellaneous Symbols block. Official name: DIVORCE SYMBOL. It is a status symbol used in genealogical, legal, and educational contexts — not a math operator.
Remember
Character ⚮
Unicode U+26AE
Named entity (none)
Hex entity ⚮
Decimal ⚮
CSS escape \26AE
Related ⚭ ⚯
Prefer ⚮ or ⚮ in HTML markup (no named form). You can also type ⚮ in UTF-8 when the document encoding supports it.
Divorce symbol rendered in common status contexts.
Status⚮ Divorced
Large glyph⚮
Compared⚭ ⚮ ⚯
With entitiesHex: ⚮ | Decimal: ⚮
Code
Complete HTML Example
One page that shows Divorce Symbol with hex, decimal, CSS escape, a typed character, and a labeled status line. Use View Output or open the live editor.
Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed + Status
Four ways to produce ⚮, plus an accessible status example.
html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<title>Divorce Symbol (⚮) in HTML</title>
<style>
#point::after {
content: "\26AE";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Divorce using Hex Code: ⚮</p>
<p>Divorce using HTML Code: ⚮</p>
<p id="point">Divorce using CSS Entity: </p>
<p>Typed directly: ⚮</p>
<p aria-label="Marital status: divorced">Status: ⚮ Divorced</p>
</body>
</html>
Divorce using Hex Code: ⚮
Divorce using HTML Code: ⚮
Divorce using CSS Entity: ⚮
Typed directly: ⚮
Status: ⚮ Divorced
How It Works
1. Hex:U+26AE → ⚮ in HTML. Preferred when there is no named entity.
2. Decimal: same code point as 9902 → ⚮. Same glyph as hex.
3. CSS: use \26AE in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ⚮ after the paragraph text.
4. Typed: paste ⚮ in UTF-8 when the page is encoded as UTF-8.
5. Status / a11y: pair the glyph with the word “Divorced” (and optionally aria-label) so the meaning is clear to everyone.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with Divorce Symbol.
Name
No named entity
There is no &divorce;. Use ⚮ or ⚮.
A11y
Say the status
A lone ⚮ may not announce clearly. Add the word “divorced” or an aria-label.
Math
Not a math operator
Do not confuse with ⋇ (⋇) or ÷ (÷). Those are math symbols.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\26AE belongs in CSS strings. ⚮ / ⚮ belong in HTML.
Fonts
Symbol font coverage
Some fonts omit U+26AE. Prefer a font with Miscellaneous Symbols coverage for display.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish with ; — write ⚮, not ⚮.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Divorce symbol (U+26AE) and its entity forms (⚮, ⚮, CSS \\26AE) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on symbol font coverage.
✓ Universal support
Divorce Symbol (⚮)
Encode with hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same code point everywhere encoding is supported.
100%Browser coverage
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerAll versions
Yes
U+26AE / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Prefer ⚮ in HTML (no named form). Use ⚮ when decimal form is required, and \\26AE only inside CSS content.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: divorce symbol is U+26AE (decimal 9902) — glyph ⚮.
HTML: no named entity — use ⚮ / ⚮ / type ⚮.
CSS: use \26AE inside content for generated text.
Related: marriage ⚭, divorce ⚮, unmarried partnership ⚯.
One line:U+26AE → ⚮ / ⚮ / CSS \26AE / type ⚮ (no named entity).
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ⚮ (hex), ⚮ (decimal), type ⚮ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \26AE in content. There is no named HTML entity for U+26AE.
U+26AE (DIVORCE SYMBOL). Hex 26AE, decimal 9902. It belongs to the Miscellaneous Symbols block (U+2600–U+26FF).
No. Use numeric forms ⚮ or ⚮, or type the character in a UTF-8 document.
Use it for legal, genealogy, or educational content that needs a standard divorce status symbol. Always provide clear text for accessibility.
HTML entities (⚮ or ⚮) go in markup. The CSS escape \26AE goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).
No. Divorce symbol is U+26AE. Division times is U+22C7 (⋇). Division sign is U+00F7 (÷). They are unrelated characters.
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Did you know?
Divorce symbol is Unicode U+26AE (decimal 9902) — glyph ⚮ in the Miscellaneous Symbols block. There is no HTML5 named entity; use ⚮ or ⚮. Related status symbols: marriage ⚭ (U+26AD) and unmarried partnership ⚯ (U+26AF).
