Neuter (⚲) is the Miscellaneous Symbols character at Unicode U+26B2 (NEUTER). It marks neuter gender in legends, biology, or grammar contexts. HTML5 defines no named entity for it.
Remember
Character ⚲
Unicode U+26B2
Named entity (none)
Hex entity ⚲
Decimal ⚲
CSS escape \26B2
All of these produce the same glyph: ⚲. Prefer a pasted ⚲ in UTF-8 pages; use numeric or CSS forms when you need an escape.
Reference
Quick Reference
One table for every form you will actually use.
Form
Code
Where it goes
Direct character
⚲
HTML text (UTF-8 default)
Named entity
none
Not defined in HTML5
Hex entity
⚲
HTML markup
Decimal entity
⚲
HTML markup
CSS escape
\26B2
Stylesheet content
When to Use Which
Situation
Use
UTF-8 gender / grammar legends
Type or paste ⚲
Numeric entity required
⚲ or ⚲
Generated icon via ::before / ::after
content: "\26B2"
Plain prose
Write the word neuter
Looking for a named form
None — use hex or decimal instead
See it
Live Preview
Neuter rendered in common contexts.
Glyph⚲
Large glyph⚲
In text⚲ Neuter
With entitiesHex: ⚲ | Decimal: ⚲
Related signs♂ (male) · ♀ (female) · ⚲ (neuter)
Code
Complete HTML Example
One page that shows neuter with hex, decimal, direct, and CSS forms. Use View Output or open the live editor.
Hex + Decimal + Direct + CSS
Four ways to produce ⚲ in a single document (no named entity).
Using Hex Code: ⚲
Using HTML Code: ⚲
Using Direct Character: ⚲
Using CSS Entity: ⚲
Example: ⚲ Neuter
How It Works
1. Hex:U+26B2 → ⚲ in HTML. Reliable numeric form.
2. Decimal: same code point as 9906 → ⚲. Same glyph.
3. Direct: paste ⚲ in a UTF-8 file with <meta charset="UTF-8">.
4. CSS: use \26B2 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ⚲ after the paragraph text.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with the neuter entity.
Named
No named entity
HTML5 has no &... name for U+26B2 — use hex or decimal instead.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\26B2 belongs in CSS. ⚲ / ⚲ belong in HTML.
Look-alikes
Not male or female
Male is U+2642; female is U+2640. Neuter is U+26B2.
Accessibility
Pair with text
Screen readers may not announce gender symbols clearly — add visible text (e.g. ⚲ Neuter) or an accessible label when the meaning matters.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish with ; — write ⚲, not ⚲.
UTF-8
Declare charset
If you paste ⚲ directly, serve the page as UTF-8 with <meta charset="UTF-8">.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Neuter (U+26B2) and its entity forms (⚲, ⚲, CSS \\26B2) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Glyph availability depends on the font.
✓ Universal support
Neuter (⚲)
Paste ⚲, or encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape — same glyph everywhere. No named entity.
100%Browser coverage
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerAll versions
Yes
U+26B2 / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Prefer a pasted ⚲ in UTF-8 text. Use ⚲ / ⚲ when a numeric form is required, and \\26B2 only inside CSS content.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: neuter is U+26B2 (decimal 9906), Miscellaneous Symbols.
HTML: no named entity — use ⚲ or ⚲.
CSS: use \26B2 inside content for generated text.
Use: gender / grammar legends — not the same as ♂ or ♀.
One line:U+26B2 → ⚲ / ⚲ / CSS \26B2 (no named entity).
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ⚲ (hex), ⚲ (decimal), type ⚲ in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \26B2 in content. There is no HTML5 named entity for U+26B2.
U+26B2 (NEUTER). Hex 26B2, decimal 9906. It belongs to Miscellaneous Symbols and marks neuter gender or related references.
No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for this character. Use numeric references like ⚲ or ⚲ when you need an entity form.
Use it for gender legends, linguistic notes, or CSS-generated icons that need the neuter sign. Prefer a pasted ⚲ in UTF-8 when possible. Spell out “neuter” in plain prose when a symbol is unnecessary.
HTML entities (⚲ or ⚲) go in markup. The CSS escape \26B2 is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ⚲.
Male is U+2642 (♂). Female is U+2640 (♀). Neuter is U+26B2 (⚲). They are different code points — do not substitute one for another.
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Did you know?
Neuter (⚲) is Unicode U+26B2 (decimal 9906) — NEUTER in Miscellaneous Symbols. HTML5 has no named entity — use ⚲ or ⚲. It is used for gender, biological, or grammatical neuter references. Related signs include male (♂, U+2642) and female (♀, U+2640).
