Permanent paper sign (♾) is the Miscellaneous Symbols character at Unicode U+267E. It marks paper meant for long-term or archival use. There is no named HTML entity; use hex, decimal, UTF-8, or CSS.
Remember
Character ♾
Unicode U+267E
Named entity none
Hex entity ♾
Decimal ♾
CSS escape \267E
All numeric and UTF-8 forms produce the same glyph: ♾. Prefer ♾ for portable markup; paste ♾ in UTF-8 when convenient.
Reference
Quick Reference
One table for every form you will actually use.
Form
Code
Where it goes
Named entity
none
Not defined in HTML5
Hex entity
♾
HTML markup
Decimal entity
♾
HTML markup
Direct character
♾
HTML text (UTF-8 default)
CSS escape
\267E
Stylesheet content
When to Use Which
Situation
Use
Portable HTML without pasting Unicode
♾ or ♾
UTF-8 archival / label text
Type or paste ♾
Generated text via ::before / ::after
content: "\267E"
Mathematical infinity instead
∞ (∞)
Recycled paper markings
U+267C / U+267D
See it
Live Preview
Permanent paper sign rendered in common contexts.
Glyph♾
Large glyph♾
In a label♾ Permanent paper
With entitiesHex: ♾ | Decimal: ♾ | Named: none
Related symbols∞ (∞) · ♼ · ♽
Code
Complete HTML Example
One page that shows the symbol 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 Decimal: ♾
Using Direct Character: ♾
Using CSS Entity: ♾
Archival label: ♾ Permanent paper
How It Works
1. Hex:U+267E → ♾ in HTML. Best portable choice (no named entity).
2. Decimal: same code point as 9854 → ♾. Same glyph.
3. Direct: paste ♾ in a UTF-8 file with <meta charset="UTF-8">.
4. CSS: use \267E in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ♾ after the paragraph text.
5. Named: HTML5 has none — do not invent a name like &permanentpaper;.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with this archival entity.
No name
Do not invent a named entity
There is no &…; name for U+267E. Use ♾ or ♾.
Not ∞
Not infinity
∞ is math infinity. This sign is for permanent paper — similar look, different meaning.
Accessibility
Add visible meaning
Pair the glyph with text (e.g. “Permanent paper”) so screen readers and users get the claim clearly.
Font
Glyph coverage varies
Some fonts omit Miscellaneous Symbols. Provide a fallback font or descriptive text if needed.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\267E belongs in CSS. ♾ / ♾ belong in HTML.
UTF-8
Declare charset
If you paste ♾ directly, serve the page as UTF-8 with <meta charset="UTF-8">.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Permanent paper sign (U+267E) and its entity forms (♾, ♾, CSS \\267E) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Glyph availability depends on the font.
✓ Universal support
Permanent Paper Sign (♾)
Prefer ♾, or encode with decimal or CSS escape — same glyph everywhere (when the font has it).
100%Browser coverage
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerAll versions
Yes
U+267E / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: There is no named entity. Prefer ♾ or ♾ in HTML, and \\267E only inside CSS content.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: permanent paper sign is U+267E (decimal 9854), Miscellaneous Symbols.
HTML: no named entity — use ♾ or ♾.
CSS: use \267E inside content for generated text.
Meaning: archival paper — not the same as ∞.
One line:U+267E → ♾ / ♾ / CSS \267E (no named entity).
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ♾ (hex), ♾ (decimal), type ♾ in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \267E in content. There is no named HTML entity for U+267E.
U+267E (PERMANENT PAPER SIGN). Hex 267E, decimal 9854. It belongs to Miscellaneous Symbols and marks paper intended for long-term / archival use.
No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for this character. Prefer ♾ or ♾, or paste ♾ in a UTF-8 document.
Use it for archival labels, library marks, and document durability notes. Prefer ♾ for portable markup. Add accessible text so the meaning is clear.
HTML numeric entities (♾ or ♾) go in markup. The CSS escape \267E is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ♾.
∞ (U+221E, ∞) is the mathematical infinity symbol. ♾ (U+267E) is the permanent paper sign. They can look similar — pick the code point that matches your meaning.
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Did you know?
Permanent paper sign (♾) is Unicode U+267E (decimal 9854) — PERMANENT PAPER SIGN in Miscellaneous Symbols. There is no named HTML entity; use ♾, ♾, UTF-8 ♾, or CSS \267E. It marks archival / long-lasting paper — and is not the same character as infinity ∞ (U+221E).
