HTML Entity for Doubled Female Sign (⚢)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Doubled Female Sign (⚢) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS entity methods. This character is U+26A2 (DOUBLED FEMALE SIGN) in the Miscellaneous Symbols block (U+2600–U+26FF)—used in inclusive design, gender diversity content, forms, and educational material.
There is no named HTML entity for U+26A2. Use ⚢, ⚢, or \26A2 in CSS content. For the standard female sign use ♀ (♀, U+2640); for doubled male use U+26A3 (⚣).
⚡ Quick Reference — Doubled Female Sign
U+26A2Miscellaneous Symbols block
⚢Hexadecimal reference
⚢Decimal reference
—None (use numeric refs)
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+26A2
Hex code ⚢
HTML code ⚢
Named entity —
CSS code \26A2
Related U+2640 = Female (♀); U+26A3 = Doubled maleComplete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the Doubled Female Sign (⚢) 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: "\26A2";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Doubled Female Sign using Hexadecimal: ⚢</p>
<p>Doubled Female Sign using HTML Code: ⚢</p>
<p id="point">Doubled Female Sign using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
U+26A2 is supported in modern browsers when rendered with a font that includes Miscellaneous Symbols:
👀 Live Preview
See the Doubled Female Sign (⚢) in inclusive and form contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
⚢ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 26A2 to display the Doubled Female Sign.
Decimal HTML Code
⚢ uses the decimal Unicode value 9890 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\26A2 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of ::before or ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce: ⚢. Unicode U+26A2. Female sign: ♀ (♀). Doubled male: U+26A3 (⚣).
Use Cases
The Doubled Female Sign (⚢) is commonly used in:
Gender-inclusive symbols in apps, profiles, and identity options.
Gender or identity selection fields alongside other gender symbols.
Gender diversity, LGBTQ+ topics, and symbolic notation in courses.
Feminist or gender-related symbolism in articles, blogs, and campaigns.
Identity options in social apps and community platforms.
Alongside ♀ (female) and other gender symbols in scientific or astrological content.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
⚢or⚢for U+26A2 - Use symbol fonts (Segoe UI Symbol, Noto Sans Symbols) for reliable glyphs
- Add
aria-labelor visible text when the symbol conveys meaning - Pair symbols with clear labels in forms and selection UIs
- Use
\26A2only inside CSScontent
Don’t
- Assume a named entity exists for U+26A2—it does not
- Confuse ⚢ with ♀ (
♀, single female sign) - Confuse ⚢ with ⚣ (doubled male)
- Rely on decorative fonts that omit Miscellaneous Symbols
- Put CSS escape
\26A2in HTML text nodes - Use the symbol alone without context in accessibility-critical UIs
Key Takeaways
No named entity—use numeric references
⚢ ⚢For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\26A2Unicode U+26A2 DOUBLED FEMALE SIGN
Related: ♀ via ♀ (single female sign)
Three methods, one glyph — widely supported in modern browsers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⚢ (hex), ⚢ (decimal), or \26A2 in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity. All produce ⚢.U+26A2 (DOUBLED FEMALE SIGN). Miscellaneous Symbols block (U+2600–U+26FF). Hex 26A2, decimal 9890.⚢ or ⚢, or the CSS escape \26A2 in stylesheets.⚢ or ⚢) go in markup. The CSS escape \26A2 is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements. Both render ⚢.Explore More HTML Entities!
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