Variation Selector 2
Copy and paste the variation selector 2 symbol ︁ (U+FE01) instantly. Part of the Variation Selectors Unicode block.
Works everywhere: websites, documents, social media, code editors
Character Codes
About This Symbol
- Name
- Variation Selector 2
- Unicode Block
- Variation Selectors
- Code Point
- U+FE01
The Variation Selector 2 (︁) is a Unicode character assigned to the Variation Selectors block at code point U+FE01. This block contains characters used across a variety of applications including technical documentation, web development, mathematical notation, and everyday digital communication. The variation selector 2 symbol can be inserted directly into text or referenced through its HTML entity, CSS code, or JavaScript escape sequence for use in websites and applications.
How to Use
- 1.Click "Copy Symbol" above to copy ︁ to your clipboard
- 2.Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac)
- 3.Or use the HTML entity
︁in your code - 4.For CSS, use
\FE01with the content property
Understanding Variation Selector 2
The variation selector 2 character (︁) was introduced in Unicode to provide a standardized way to represent this specific glyph across all platforms and devices. Encoded at position U+FE01, it sits within the Variation Selectors range and carries a distinct semantic meaning that differentiates it from visually similar characters.
The hexadecimal value FE01 places this character at decimal position 65025 in the Unicode table. At this position, the character falls 1 positions past the nearest hex boundary, a detail relevant for font engineers mapping glyph tables. For practical use, ︁ in HTML or \u{FE01} in JavaScript are the most common insertion methods.
Known by its descriptive name referencing "variation selector," this character serves a specific role that generic symbols cannot fill. It appears in specialized typography, technical standards, and digital content where precision in symbol choice directly affects meaning or layout.