♂ mars male
♂
U+2642
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| Character | ♂ | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+2642 | |
| HTML decimal | ♂ | |
| HTML hexadecimal | ♂ | |
| HTML named entity | ♂ | |
| CSS content | \2642 | |
| JavaScript / UTF-16 | \u2642 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 99 82 |
Meaning & usage
Mars male (♂) belongs to zodiac or planetary notation.
Use it in astrology labels or themed profiles; some planetary signs also have other conventional meanings.
U+2642 identifies this exact mars male form; copying the character preserves its Unicode identity, while its appearance depends on the font or emoji renderer.
The Mars sign ♂ is also used as a male sign in some biological and social contexts. In planetary notation it refers to Mars, so retain a label rather than assuming one interpretation in every setting.
How to type mars male
- Windows
- Use Win + . for the emoji and symbol panel, or Character Map for supported fonts. In Microsoft Word, enter each hexadecimal code (2642) and press Alt + X. There is no universal decimal Alt code for this character; legacy Alt codes depend on the code page.
- Mac
- Open Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space and search for mars male. With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled, hold Option and enter the UTF-16 units shown above. Standard Option shortcuts do not cover every Unicode symbol.
- Linux
- In compatible GTK applications, press Ctrl + Shift + U, enter 2642, then Enter. Enter each code point separately for sequences. Other desktops or apps may require their character picker.
- iPhone & Android
- Look for mars male in your emoji keyboard if available, or copy it here and paste. Save frequently used symbols as a text replacement or keyboard shortcut; availability varies by keyboard.