Turned Ampersand
U+214BLetterlike Symbols
Also known as par
Copy and paste ⅋. The Turned Ampersand character has Unicode code point U+214B and decimal HTML code ⅋.
Symbol codes
- Unicode
U+214B- HTML Code
⅋- CSS Code
\214B- HEX Code
⅋
Technical properties
Unicode 18.0.0
- Code point
- U+214B
- Decimal
- 8523
- Unicode name
- TURNED AMPERSAND
- Block
- Letterlike Symbols · U+2100–U+214F
- General category
- Math Symbol (Sm)
- Script
- Common
- Introduced
- Unicode 3.2
- JavaScript
- "\u214B"
Appears in
About Turned Ampersand
⅋ is encoded in Unicode as code point U+214B (decimal 8523). Its official Unicode name is TURNED AMPERSAND.
It belongs to the Letterlike Symbols block (U+2100–U+214F), its General Category is Math Symbol (Sm), and it was added in Unicode 3.2, released in 2002. Its script value is Common: it is shared across writing systems rather than belonging to one.
Sources: Unicode Character Database 18.0.0.
How to type or insert Turned Ampersand
- Any device
- Select Copy symbol, then paste with Ctrl+V, or ⌘+V on a Mac.
- Microsoft Word
- Type
214B, then press Alt+X. - macOS Character Viewer
- Press Control+⌘+Space and search for “turned ampersand”.
- Linux (GTK and IBus)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
214b, then press Space. - HTML
⅋. In a UTF-8 page you can also paste the character itself.- CSS
content: "\214B";in a::beforeor::afterrule.- JavaScript
"\u214B"
Common questions about Turned Ampersand
What is the Turned Ampersand symbol?
⅋ (Turned Ampersand) is a math symbol in Unicode’s Letterlike Symbols block. Its code point is U+214B, and it has been part of the standard since Unicode 3.2 (2002). It is also known as par.
How do I copy and paste the Turned Ampersand 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. ⅋ pastes as ordinary text, so it works in documents, messages, and code.
How do I type the Turned Ampersand symbol on Windows?
In Microsoft Word, type 214B and press Alt+X to turn the code into ⅋. In any app, open Character Map from the Start menu, search for “turned ampersand”, then select and copy the character.
How do I type the Turned Ampersand symbol on a Mac?
Press Control+⌘+Space to open the Character Viewer, search for “turned ampersand”, and double-click the result to insert it.
How do I type the Turned Ampersand 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 Turned Ampersand symbol in Word, Google Docs, and social media?
Yes. ⅋ 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 “turned ampersand”. In Word, choose Insert > Symbol > More Symbols, set from to Unicode (hex), and enter 214B as the character code.
Is the Turned Ampersand symbol an emoji?
No. ⅋ 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 Turned Ampersand 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 ⅋. The character is still there: it appears correctly wherever a font covers Unicode’s Letterlike Symbols block, and free font families such as Google Noto cover nearly all of Unicode.
What are the HTML and CSS codes for the Turned Ampersand symbol?
In HTML, write ⅋ (decimal) or ⅋ (hexadecimal). In CSS, use content: "\214B"; in a ::before or ::after rule, and in JavaScript "\u214B". See all HTML codes.