Variation Selector 9
Copy and paste the variation selector 9 symbol ︈ (U+FE08) instantly. Part of the Variation Selectors Unicode block.
Works everywhere: websites, documents, social media, code editors
Character Codes
About This Symbol
- Name
- Variation Selector 9
- Unicode Block
- Variation Selectors
- Code Point
- U+FE08
The Variation Selector 9 (︈) is a Unicode character assigned to the Variation Selectors block at code point U+FE08. This block contains characters used across a variety of applications including technical documentation, web development, mathematical notation, and everyday digital communication. The variation selector 9 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
\FE08with the content property
Understanding Variation Selector 9
Among the characters in the Variation Selectors block, the variation selector 9 (︈) at U+FE08 fills a specific niche. Its inclusion in the Unicode standard reflects real-world demand for this particular symbol in digital text, enabling authors and developers to reference it unambiguously.
The hexadecimal value FE08 places this character at decimal position 65032 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.