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Doubled Male Sign (⚣)

⚣ is Doubled Male Sign, encoded as U+26A3 (DOUBLED MALE SIGN). The doubled male sign is an encoded character historically used in some text references for gay male identity.

Character
Unicode
U+26A3

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What Is the Doubled Male Sign?

The doubled male sign is an encoded character historically used in some text references for gay male identity. Community terminology and preferred symbols vary, so the page should not claim universal representation.

Identity labels

Directories

Reference content

Accessible icon-and-text labels

Doubled Male Sign Variants and Related Forms

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How to Type the Doubled Male Sign

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Doubled Male Sign on Windows

In Microsoft Word, type 26A3 and press Alt+X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map or copy ⚣ from this page.

Doubled Male Sign on Mac

Open Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space and search for “doubled male sign.”

Doubled Male Sign on iPhone and iPad

Use the Copy button to copy ⚣, then paste it into the target app. Save a text-replacement shortcut only if the exact sequence is preserved.

Doubled Male Sign on Android

Use the Copy button to copy ⚣, then paste it into the target app. Keyboard and emoji menus vary by device.

Doubled Male Sign on Chromebook

Copy ⚣ from this page and press Ctrl+V. A supported character picker may also be available.

Doubled Male Sign on Microsoft Word

Paste ⚣ into Word. For a single BMP character, Word can also convert its hexadecimal code with Alt+X.

Doubled Male Sign on Google Docs

Paste ⚣ into Google Docs, or use Insert > Special characters and search by the Unicode name or page title.

Doubled Male Sign Unicode and HTML Codes

Use these values when you need the doubled male sign in HTML, CSS, source code, or a character reference.

Unicode U+26A3
Unicode name DOUBLED MALE SIGN
HTML decimal
HTML hex
CSS escape 26A3

How to Use and Format the Doubled Male Sign

Format ⚣ according to its role as gay male notation. ⚣ is U+26A3 DOUBLED MALE SIGN. It is used in some text references as a gay male symbol, but community symbols and preferred labels can vary. For the gay symbol, do not choose a character only because it looks similar to another glyph; verify U+26A3 and keep the complete sequence together.

This page documents the Unicode character with neutral wording and does not claim universal representation of gay people. For web content containing the gay symbol, literal UTF-8 text is preferred when the font supports it; complete decimal or hexadecimal references are also valid. When the gay symbol conveys an action, category, identity, hazard, measurement, or other essential information, pair it with readable text and an accessible name rather than relying on shape alone.

  • Use neutral, respectful context.

  • Pair ⚣ with a visible text label.

  • Provide an accessible name in interactive content.

  • Use the exact encoded form U+26A3 for gay symbol content.

  • Use UTF-8 text or complete numeric character references when publishing ⚣ on the web.

  • Test ⚣ in the target font, application, and screen-reader workflow.

  • Keep a visible text label near ⚣ when readers may not recognize the glyph.

Doubled Male Sign Examples

  • Gay male symbol: ⚣
  • Directory label: ⚣ Gay men
  • Unicode reference: U+26A3 ⚣
  • Accessible label: “Gay male”
  • Copyable text character: ⚣
  • Unicode sequence for Gay Symbol: U+26A3
  • HTML decimal: ⚣
  • HTML hexadecimal: ⚣
  • CSS escapes: 26A3
  • Accessible text label: Gay Symbol

Common Doubled Male Sign Mistakes

  • Using ⚣ without a text label where recognition is uncertain.
  • Claiming every gay man or organization uses this symbol.
  • Using the symbol in hostile or demeaning content.
  • Confusing ⚣ with the single male sign ♂.
  • Replacing the gay symbol with a lookalike without checking the code point or sequence.
  • Assuming the gay symbol has exactly the same glyph in every font and operating system.
  • Converting the gay symbol to an image when selectable and searchable text is required.
  • Using ⚣ as the only accessible name of an interactive control.

More About the Doubled Male Sign

⚣ is Doubled Male Sign, encoded as U+26A3 (DOUBLED MALE SIGN). The doubled male sign is an encoded character historically used in some text references for gay male identity. Community terminology and preferred symbols vary, so the page should not claim universal representation. For Doubled Male Sign, ⚣ is encoded as U+26A3, and its Unicode name is DOUBLED MALE SIGN. Doubled Male Sign is most useful for Identity labels, Directories, Reference content, Accessible icon-and-text labels. Keep ⚣ as selectable text whenever an image is unnecessary. Typical Doubled Male Sign examples are Gay male symbol: ⚣; Directory label: ⚣ Gay men; Unicode reference: U+26A3 ⚣; Accessible label: “Gay male”. Doubled Male Sign may look different with fonts or emoji artwork, while the encoded value remains the same. Avoid these common Doubled Male Sign problems: Using ⚣ without a text label where recognition is uncertain; Claiming every gay man or organization uses this symbol; Using the symbol in hostile or demeaning content. For reliable Doubled Male Sign formatting, Use neutral, respectful context; Pair ⚣ with a visible text label; Provide an accessible name in interactive content. Doubled Male Sign on Windows: In Microsoft Word, type 26A3 and press Alt+X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map or copy ⚣ from this page. Doubled Male Sign on Mac: Open Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space and search for “doubled male sign.” Doubled Male Sign on iPhone: Use the Copy button to copy ⚣, then paste it into the target app. Save a text-replacement shortcut only if the exact sequence is preserved.

Doubled Male Sign FAQ

What is the gay symbol?

⚣ is U+26A3 DOUBLED MALE SIGN. It is used in some text references as a gay male symbol, but community symbols and preferred labels can vary.

What is the Unicode for ⚣?

The encoded form is U+26A3: DOUBLED MALE SIGN.

How do I type ⚣?

Windows: In Microsoft Word, type 26A3 and press Alt+X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map or copy ⚣ from this page. Mac: Open Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space and search for “doubled male sign.”

Is ⚣ the only gay symbol?

No. It is one encoded sign; communities also use flags and other designs.

How is ⚣ different from ♂?

⚣ is DOUBLED MALE SIGN; ♂ is a single male sign.