HTML Entity for Interlocked Female Male Sign (⚤)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Interlocked Female Male sign (⚤) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This symbol combines female (♀) and male (♂) glyphs into one character, often used in gender-inclusive design, forms, accessibility, and diversity messaging.
It is U+26A4 (INTERLOCKED FEMALE AND MALE SIGN) in the Miscellaneous Symbols block (U+2600–U+26FF). Render it with ⚤, ⚤, or CSS \26A4. There is no named HTML entity for ⚤.
⚡ Quick Reference — Interlocked Female Male Sign
U+26A4Miscellaneous Symbols
⚤Hexadecimal reference
⚤Decimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+26A4
Hex code ⚤
HTML code ⚤
Named entity (none)
CSS code \26A4
Meaning Interlocked female and male
Related U+2640 = ♀ U+2642 = ♂
CSS note \26A4 or \026A4 in content propertyComplete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the Interlocked Female 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: "\26A4";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Interlocked Female Male Sign using Hexadecimal: ⚤</p>
<p>Interlocked Female Male Sign using Decimal: ⚤</p>
<p id="point">Interlocked Female Male Sign using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Interlocked Female Male sign (⚤) is widely supported in modern browsers when the font includes Miscellaneous Symbols:
👀 Live Preview
See the Interlocked Female Male sign (⚤) in typical inclusive UI contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
⚤ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 26A4 to display the Interlocked Female Male sign. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
⚤ uses the decimal Unicode value 9892 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\26A4 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
No Named Entity
U+26A4 has no &...; named form in HTML5. Use hex, decimal, or a CSS escape—not a fictional named entity.
Same visual result
All three methods produce ⚤. Unicode U+26A4 is in Miscellaneous Symbols. Next: Interrobang.
Use Cases
The Interlocked Female Male sign (⚤) is commonly used in:
Forms, profiles, and UI with combined or inclusive gender representation.
Clear symbolic options with aria-label and descriptive text.
Inclusive signage, branding, and diversity messaging.
Directories and apps that support varied identity fields.
Demographic forms with inclusive gender options.
Inclusive facilities, diversity statements, and design systems.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
⚤or⚤in HTML content - Pair the symbol with clear text or
aria-label - Pick one numeric style (hex or decimal) per project
- Set
<meta charset="utf-8">for reliable rendering - Use respectful, inclusive surrounding copy
Don’t
- Expect a named HTML entity for U+26A4
- Rely on the icon alone without accessible description
- Use CSS
\26A4inside HTML text nodes - Confuse ⚤ with ⚥ (male with stroke) or other gender symbols
- Use the symbol without considering user context and sensitivity
Key Takeaways
Two HTML numeric references plus CSS insert U+26A4
⚤ ⚤For CSS, use \26A4 in the content property
Unicode U+26A4 — INTERLOCKED FEMALE AND MALE SIGN
No named entity—use hex, decimal, or CSS escape
Previous: Intercalate Next: Interrobang
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⚤ (hex), ⚤ (decimal), or \26A4 in CSS content. There is no named entity. All three methods render ⚤ correctly.U+26A4 (INTERLOCKED FEMALE AND MALE SIGN). Miscellaneous Symbols block (U+2600–U+26FF). Hex 26A4, decimal 9892. Combines female (♀) and male (♂) symbolism.⚤ or ⚤) go in markup. The CSS escape \26A4 is used in stylesheets, typically on ::before or ::after. Both produce ⚤.Explore More HTML Entities!
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