HTML Entity for Doubled Male Sign (⚣)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Doubled Male Sign (⚣) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS entity methods. This character is U+26A3 (DOUBLED MALE 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+26A3. Use ⚣, ⚣, or \26A3 in CSS content. For the standard male sign use ♂ (♂, U+2642); for doubled female use U+26A2 (⚢).
⚡ Quick Reference — Doubled Male Sign
U+26A3Miscellaneous Symbols block
⚣Hexadecimal reference
⚣Decimal reference
—None (use numeric refs)
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+26A3
Hex code ⚣
HTML code ⚣
Named entity —
CSS code \26A3
Related U+2642 = Male (♂); U+26A2 = Doubled femaleComplete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the Doubled Male 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: "\26A3";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Doubled Male Sign using Hexadecimal: ⚣</p>
<p>Doubled Male Sign using HTML Code: ⚣</p>
<p id="point">Doubled Male Sign using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
U+26A3 is supported in modern browsers when rendered with a font that includes Miscellaneous Symbols:
👀 Live Preview
See the Doubled Male Sign (⚣) in inclusive and form contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
⚣ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 26A3 to display the Doubled Male Sign.
Decimal HTML Code
⚣ uses the decimal Unicode value 9891 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\26A3 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of ::before or ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce: ⚣. Unicode U+26A3. Male sign: ♂ (♂). Doubled female: U+26A2 (⚢).
Use Cases
The Doubled Male 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.
Gender-related symbolism in articles, blogs, and inclusive campaigns.
Identity options in social apps and community platforms.
Alongside ♂ (male) and other gender symbols in scientific or astrological content.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
⚣or⚣for U+26A3 - 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
\26A3only inside CSScontent
Don’t
- Assume a named entity exists for U+26A3—it does not
- Confuse ⚣ with ♂ (
♂, single male sign) - Confuse ⚣ with ⚢ (doubled female)
- Rely on decorative fonts that omit Miscellaneous Symbols
- Put CSS escape
\26A3in 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
\26A3Unicode U+26A3 DOUBLED MALE SIGN
Related: ♂ via ♂ (single male sign)
Three methods, one glyph — widely supported in modern browsers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⚣ (hex), ⚣ (decimal), or \26A3 in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity. All produce ⚣.U+26A3 (DOUBLED MALE SIGN). Miscellaneous Symbols block (U+2600–U+26FF). Hex 26A3, decimal 9891.⚣ or ⚣, or the CSS escape \26A3 in stylesheets.⚣ or ⚣) go in markup. The CSS escape \26A3 is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements. Both render ⚣.Explore More HTML Entities!
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