HTML Entity for Permanent Paper Sign (♾)

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📚 Updated: Jun 2026
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Unicode U+267E
HTML entity for Permanent Paper Sign (U+267E) — hex, decimal, and CSS tutorial

What You'll Learn

How to display the Permanent Paper Sign (♾) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+267E (PERMANENT PAPER SIGN) in the Miscellaneous Symbols block (U+2600–U+26FF)—used on archival documents, legal content, library resources, and printing specifications for acid-free or long-lasting paper.

Render it with ♾, ♾, or CSS escape \267E. There is no named HTML entity. Do not confuse ♾ with U+221E (∞, mathematical infinity) or U+267D (♽, partially recycled paper symbol).

⚡ Quick Reference — Permanent Paper Sign

Unicode U+267E

Miscellaneous Symbols (U+2600–U+26FF)

Hex Code ♾

Hexadecimal reference

HTML Code ♾

Decimal reference

Named Entity —

Use numeric codes only

Reference Table
Name           Value
────────────   ──────────
Unicode        U+267E
Hex code       ♾
HTML code      ♾
Named entity   (none)
CSS code       \267E
Meaning        Permanent / archival paper mark
Related        U+267D = partially recycled paper (♽)
               U+221E = infinity (∞)
Block          Miscellaneous Symbols (U+2600–U+26FF)
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Complete HTML Example

A simple example showing ♾ using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:

html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
 <style>
  #point::after{
   content: "\267E";
  }
 </style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Permanent paper (hex): &#x267E;</p>
<p>Permanent paper (decimal): &#9854;</p>
<p>Archival label: ♾ Permanent paper</p>
<p id="point">Permanent paper (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>
Try it Yourself

🌐 Browser Support

The Permanent Paper Sign (♾) is widely supported in all modern browsers:

Chrome1+
Firefox1+
Safari1+
Edge12+
Opera4+
Android4.4+
iOS Safari1+

👀 Live Preview

See the Permanent Paper Sign (♾) in archival and publishing contexts:

Single symbol ♾
Document label ♾ Permanent paper — acid-free archival quality
Library note ♾ Printed on permanent paper for long-term preservation
Not the same as Infinity ∞  |  Partially recycled ♽
Numeric refs &#x267E; &#9854; \267E

🧠 How It Works

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Hexadecimal Code

&#x267E; uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 267E to display the permanent paper sign.

HTML markup
2

Decimal HTML Code

&#9854; uses the decimal Unicode value 9854 for the same character.

HTML markup
3

CSS Entity

\267E is used in CSS stylesheets in the content property of pseudo-elements for icons or labels.

CSS stylesheet
=

Archival symbol result

All three methods render ♾. Unicode U+267E in Miscellaneous Symbols. Previous: Period (.).

✅

Use Cases

The Permanent Paper Sign (♾) is commonly used in:

📄 Archival docs

Library catalogs, preservation guides, and digitization projects.

⚖ Legal content

Court records, statutes, and official publications on durable paper.

🖨 Printing specs

Paper product pages describing acid-free or permanent stock.

📚 Publishing

Stationery, book printing, and fine-art paper descriptions online.

📋 Unicode references

Character pickers, entity documentation, and symbol guides.

♿ Accessibility

Pair ♾ with visible text like “Permanent paper”; do not rely on the symbol alone.

💡 Best Practices

Do

  • Use &#x267E; or &#9854; for inline archival symbols
  • Include descriptive text alongside the symbol on document pages
  • Set <meta charset="utf-8"> for reliable rendering
  • Distinguish ♾ from mathematical infinity ∞ in context
  • Pick one numeric style per project for consistency

Don’t

  • Confuse ♾ with infinity ∞ or partially recycled paper ♽
  • Use padded Unicode notation like U+0267E—the correct value is U+267E
  • Use CSS escape \267E in HTML text nodes
  • Use ♾ as the sole label without explanatory text for accessibility
  • Assume every font renders Miscellaneous Symbols identically—test your typeface

Key Takeaways

1

Two HTML numeric references plus CSS for U+267E

&#x267E; &#9854;
2

For CSS stylesheets, use \267E in the content property

3

Unicode U+267E — PERMANENT PAPER SIGN

4

Distinct from infinity ∞ and partially recycled paper ♽

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Previous: Period (.)   Next: Peseta Sign (₧)

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Use &#x267E; (hex), &#9854; (decimal), or \267E in CSS content. There is no named entity. All three render ♾.
U+267E (PERMANENT PAPER SIGN). Miscellaneous Symbols block (U+2600–U+26FF). Hex 267E, decimal 9854.
No. ♾ (U+267E) marks permanent or archival paper. ∞ (U+221E) is INFINITY for mathematical notation. They look similar but serve different purposes.
For archival documentation, legal and library content, printing specifications, paper product labels, and any page indicating acid-free or long-lasting permanent paper.
Named HTML entities cover a subset of common characters. U+267E uses numeric hex or decimal codes or CSS escapes, which is standard for Miscellaneous Symbols marks.

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