Roman Numeral Four
U+2163Number Forms
Also known as Roman numeral 4IV
Copy and paste Ⅳ. The Roman Numeral Four character has Unicode code point U+2163 and decimal HTML code Ⅳ.
Symbol codes
- Unicode
U+2163- HTML Code
Ⅳ- CSS Code
\2163- HEX Code
Ⅳ
Technical properties
Unicode 18.0.0
- Code point
- U+2163
- Decimal
- 8547
- Unicode name
- ROMAN NUMERAL FOUR
- Block
- Number Forms · U+2150–U+218F
- General category
- Letter Number (Nl)
- Script
- Latin
- Introduced
- Unicode 1.1
- JavaScript
- "\u2163"
Appears in
About Roman Numeral Four
Roman numeral four is a single character that writes IV, the Roman numeral for 4 (one less than five).
Ⅳ is encoded in Unicode as code point U+2163 (decimal 8547). Its official Unicode name is ROMAN NUMERAL FOUR.
It belongs to the Number Forms block (U+2150–U+218F), its General Category is Letter Number (Nl), and it was added in Unicode 1.1, released in 1993. Unicode assigns it to the Latin script.
Common uses
- Numbering chapters, parts, and sequels
- Marking four o’clock on clock faces
Examples
- Chapter heading
- Chapter Ⅳ
Sources: Unicode Character Database 18.0.0.
How to type or insert Roman Numeral Four
- Any device
- Select Copy symbol, then paste with Ctrl+V, or ⌘+V on a Mac.
- Microsoft Word
- Type
2163, then press Alt+X. - macOS Character Viewer
- Press Control+⌘+Space and search for “roman numeral four”.
- Linux (GTK and IBus)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2163, then press Space. - HTML
Ⅳ. In a UTF-8 page you can also paste the character itself.- CSS
content: "\2163";in a::beforeor::afterrule.- JavaScript
"\u2163"
Common questions about Roman Numeral Four
What is the Roman Numeral Four symbol?
Roman numeral four is a single character that writes IV, the Roman numeral for 4 (one less than five). In Unicode it is U+2163, officially named ROMAN NUMERAL FOUR. It is also known as Roman numeral 4 and IV.
Should I use Ⅳ or the letters IV?
Use the letters I and V in most text, because search, screen readers, and spell checkers handle them best. The single character Ⅳ exists for compatibility with East Asian encodings and keeps the numeral as one unit, for example in a table cell.
Why do some clocks show IIII instead of IV?
It is a clockmaking tradition. Many clock faces use IIII for 4, and both forms mean four. In ordinary text, IV is the standard form.
How do I copy and paste the Roman Numeral Four symbol?
Select Copy symbol at the top of this page, then paste with Ctrl+V on Windows and Linux or ⌘+V on a Mac. On a phone, tap Copy symbol, then touch and hold where you want it and choose Paste. Ⅳ pastes as ordinary text, so it works in documents, messages, and code.
How do I type the Roman Numeral Four symbol on Windows?
In Microsoft Word, type 2163 and press Alt+X to turn the code into Ⅳ. In any app, open Character Map from the Start menu, search for “roman numeral four”, then select and copy the character.
How do I type the Roman Numeral Four symbol on a Mac?
Press Control+⌘+Space to open the Character Viewer, search for “roman numeral four”, and double-click the result to insert it.
How do I type the Roman Numeral Four symbol on an iPhone or Android phone?
The simplest way is to copy it from this page and paste it where you need it. If you use it often, save it as a text shortcut: on iPhone, go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Text Replacement; with Gboard on Android, go to Gboard settings > Dictionary > Personal dictionary.
Can I use the Roman Numeral Four symbol in Word, Google Docs, and social media?
Yes. Ⅳ is a standard Unicode character, so you can paste it into Microsoft Word, Google Docs, emails, and posts or bios on Instagram, X, Facebook, and TikTok. In Google Docs you can also choose Insert > Special characters and search for “roman numeral four”. In Word, choose Insert > Symbol > More Symbols, set from to Unicode (hex), and enter 2163 as the character code.
Is the Roman Numeral Four symbol an emoji?
No. Ⅳ is a text symbol, not an emoji. It takes the color and size of the surrounding text, and its exact shape depends on the font.
Why does the Roman Numeral Four symbol show as a box or question mark?
An empty box or a question mark means the font on that device has no glyph for Ⅳ. The character is still there: it appears correctly wherever a font covers Unicode’s Number Forms block, and free font families such as Google Noto cover nearly all of Unicode.
What are the HTML and CSS codes for the Roman Numeral Four symbol?
In HTML, write Ⅳ (decimal) or Ⅳ (hexadecimal). In CSS, use content: "\2163"; in a ::before or ::after rule, and in JavaScript "\u2163". See all HTML codes.