HTML Entity for Victory Hand (✌)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+270C

HTML Entity for victory hand (U+270C) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is Victory Hand?

Victory Hand (✌) is the Dingbats character at Unicode U+270C (VICTORY HAND). HTML5 has no named entity — use hex or decimal. Use it for a V-sign / peace-style hand gesture in text.

Remember

Character     ✌
Unicode       U+270C
Named entity  (none)
Hex entity    &#x270C;
Decimal       &#9996;
CSS escape    \270C
Not the same  ✍ · ✋ · ☮

Hex, decimal, CSS, and a typed character all produce the same code point: ✌. Prefer ✌ or ✌ in HTML markup. For a related Dingbat see writing hand.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Named entity	None	Use numeric or type the character
Hex entity	`✌`	HTML markup (preferred)
Decimal entity	`✌`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\270C`	Stylesheet `content` (4 hex digits)
Direct character	`✌`	UTF-8 HTML text

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Victory / V-sign hand in text	`✌` or type `✌`
Numeric-only markup	`✌` or `✌`
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\270C"`
Writing / signature hand	Use ✍ (`✍`)
Circular peace symbol	Use U+262E (☮) — different glyph

See it

Live Preview

✌ alone and next to related look-alikes.

Inline Peace ✌ and victory

Large glyph ✌

Hex entity ✌ → ✌

vs look-alikes ✌ | ✍ | ✋ | ☮

With entities Hex: ✌ | Decimal: ✌

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows Victory Hand with hex, decimal, CSS escape, and a typed character. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed

Four ways to display ✌ in HTML and CSS. No named entity exists.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Victory Hand (✌)</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\270C";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Built with Hex: &#x270C;</p>
  <p>Built with Decimal: &#9996;</p>
  <p id="point">Built with CSS: </p>
  <p>Typed: ✌</p>
  <p>Message: Peace &#x270C;</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex / decimal: U+270C → ✌ or ✌. The browser turns either into ✌.

2. Typed: in a UTF-8 document you can paste ✌ directly — same code point, no entity.

3. CSS: use \270C in content (four hex digits; not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ✌ after the paragraph text.

4. Appearance: some platforms render U+270C as emoji-style, others as text. Font and OS control the look.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with Victory Hand.

Named

There is no named entity

HTML5 does not define a name for U+270C. Use ✌ or ✌.

Look-alike

Not writing hand

U+270D (✍) is a writing / signature hand. See writing hand.

Peace

Not the circular peace symbol

U+262E (☮) is a different character from the V-hand gesture.

Fonts

Glyph style varies

Dingbat / emoji fonts may show a black-and-white symbol or a colorful emoji. Test on your target platforms.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\270C belongs in CSS strings. ✌ / ✌ belong in HTML.

Encoding

Declare UTF-8

If you type ✌ directly, keep <meta charset="UTF-8"> so the file is not misread.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Victory Hand (U+270C) and its entity forms (✌, ✌, CSS \\270C) are supported in all mainstream browsers when the page is UTF-8 and the font covers Dingbats / emoji.

✓ Universal support

Victory Hand (✌)

Encode with hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same Unicode code point everywhere. No named entity.

100% Browser coverage

Google Chrome Supported

Yes

Microsoft Edge Supported

Yes

Mozilla Firefox Supported

Yes

Apple Safari Supported

Yes

Opera Supported

Yes

Internet Explorer IE 9+

Yes*

U+270C Full support

Bottom line: Prefer ✌ in HTML text. Use ✌ as an equivalent, and \\270C only inside CSS content. Glyph display depends on font coverage.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: this symbol is U+270C (decimal 9996) — glyph ✌.
HTML: prefer ✌ — also ✌. No named entity.
CSS: use \270C inside content for generated text.
Watch out: ✌ ≠ ✍ ≠ ✋ ≠ ☮.

One line: U+270C → ✌ / ✌ / CSS \270C (no named entity).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display Victory Hand (✌) in HTML using entities?

Use ✌ (hex), ✌ (decimal), type ✌ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \270C in the content property. There is no named HTML entity. Prefer ✌ for readable markup.

What is the Unicode value for Victory Hand?

U+270C (VICTORY HAND). Hex 270C, decimal 9996. It belongs to the Dingbats block (U+2700–U+27BF).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+270C?

No. HTML5 does not define a named form. Use numeric references ✌ or ✌, or type ✌ in UTF-8.

How is U+270C different from U+270D or U+262E?

U+270C is the V / peace-sign hand gesture. U+270D is writing hand. U+262E is the circular peace symbol — a different character.

When should I use this HTML entity?

Use it for celebratory or informal UI copy, social-style messaging, and decorative peace / victory gestures when a text character is enough.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+270C?

HTML entities (✌ or ✌) go in markup. The CSS escape \270C is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Prefer four hex digits in CSS.

Did you know?

Victory Hand is Unicode U+270C (decimal 9996) — glyph ✌ (VICTORY HAND) in Dingbats. HTML5 has no named entity — use ✌ or ✌. Often used as a peace / V-sign gesture. Do not confuse it with writing hand (U+270D), raised hand (U+270B), or the peace symbol (U+262E).

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