Variation Selector 5
Copy and paste the variation selector 5 symbol ︄ (U+FE04) instantly. Part of the Variation Selectors Unicode block.
Works everywhere: websites, documents, social media, code editors
Character Codes
About This Symbol
- Name
- Variation Selector 5
- Unicode Block
- Variation Selectors
- Code Point
- U+FE04
The Variation Selector 5 (︄) is a Unicode character assigned to the Variation Selectors block at code point U+FE04. This block contains characters used across a variety of applications including technical documentation, web development, mathematical notation, and everyday digital communication. The variation selector 5 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
\FE04with the content property
Understanding Variation Selector 5
At code point U+FE04, the variation selector 5 (︄) occupies a carefully chosen position within the Variation Selectors allocation. The Unicode Consortium assigned this character to address the need for a reliable, cross-platform representation of this symbol in electronic documents and interfaces.
The hexadecimal value FE04 places this character at decimal position 65028 in the Unicode table. In UTF-8, it is encoded in three bytes, which affects storage considerations when this character appears frequently in a document. For web use, the HTML entity ︄ provides a reliable fallback when direct character insertion is not possible.
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.