Female Symbol Copy and Paste
Select Copy to place the female symbol ♀ on your clipboard. Move the cursor to the destination and use Ctrl+V on Windows, Command+V on Mac, or the Paste command on mobile.
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- 1Copy
Press the button to copy ♀.
- 2Place the cursor
Open the message, document, form, or profile where you need it.
- 3Paste
Use Ctrl+V, Command+V, or the mobile Paste command.
What Is the Female Symbol?
The female symbol is used to represent female sex or gender in many scientific, demographic, and informational contexts. It is also associated with the planet Venus.
Biology and genetics
Demographic labels
Gender notation
Astronomical notation for Venus
How to Type the Female Symbol
Choose your device or app to insert the female symbol without copying it from another page.
Female Symbol on Windows
In Microsoft Word, type 2640 and press Alt + X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map, the Symbols panel, or the copy button on this page.
Female Symbol on Mac
Open Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space, then search for “female sign.”
Female Symbol on iPhone and iPad
Use the copy button on this page, then paste the female symbol into the target app. For repeated use, save it as a keyboard text-replacement shortcut.
Female Symbol on Android
Use the copy button on this page, then paste the female symbol into the target app. For repeated use, save it as a keyboard text-replacement shortcut.
Female Symbol on Chromebook
Use the Copy button to copy ♀, then press Ctrl+V to paste it. You can also open the Chromebook emoji and symbols picker when it is available in the current app.
Female Symbol on Microsoft Word
In Microsoft Word, type 2640 and press Alt+X to convert the code to ♀. You can also use Insert > Symbol.
Female Symbol on Google Docs
Use the Copy button and paste ♀ into Google Docs, or choose Insert > Special characters and search by the symbol name.
Female Symbol Unicode and HTML Codes
Use these values when you need the female symbol in HTML, CSS, source code, or a character reference.
U+2640
FEMALE SIGN
♀
♀
♀
2640
How to Use and Format the Female Symbol
The female sign ♀ is Unicode U+2640 and is historically associated with the planet Venus as well as female sex notation in scientific and informational contexts. Use it only when the surrounding subject clearly establishes the intended meaning.
In tables, legends, forms, or diagrams, include a visible word or accessible label such as “female” or “Venus” where the symbol alone may be ambiguous. Do not use color as the only way to distinguish it from other category symbols.
Use ♀ as the exact Unicode female sign rather than a drawing or substituted glyph.
Define ♀ in a legend when it appears in scientific, demographic, or tabular material.
Use the word Venus when the symbol is serving an astronomical or planetary meaning.
Add a text label or accessible name when ♀ is used in an interface or control.
Do not rely only on color to differentiate ♀ from ♂ or other category markers.
Do not assume the symbol alone communicates every aspect of gender identity or context.
Female Symbol Examples
Legend: ♀ = female.Specimen A ♀Participant 12 ♀Female parent: ♀Plant 4 ♀Venus: ♀♀ and ♂Category: ♀Record label: ♀Biology key: ♀ female
Common Female Symbol Mistakes
- Do not confuse ♀ (U+2640 FEMALE SIGN) with ♂ (U+2642 MALE SIGN).
- Do not assume ♀ has only one context; Unicode also identifies it with Venus.
- Do not use ♀ as the only accessible label; include the word female or another clear label where needed.
- Do not assume ♀ represents every aspect of gender identity in every context.
- Do not confuse the text symbol ♀ with an emoji-styled presentation of the same code point.
- Do not omit a legend in scientific or tabular material when the audience may not know the symbol.
- Do not confuse ♀ with combined gender symbols such as ⚥.
- Do not rely on color alone to distinguish ♀ from other category symbols.
More About the Female Symbol
The female symbol ♀ is a Unicode text character, not an image. The female symbol is used to represent female sex or gender in many scientific, demographic, and informational contexts. It is also associated with the planet Venus. Because it remains selectable text, it can be copied into documents, messages, spreadsheets, source code, usernames, captions, and other fields that support Unicode. Its appearance can change with the active font or operating system, while the stored character remains U+2640 (FEMALE SIGN).
Supporting searches such as “female sign symbol”, “female vs male symbol”, and “female gender symbol” usually describe the same core task from different angles: identifying the correct character, copying it, or learning how to enter it with a keyboard. This page keeps those intents together so you do not need separate pages for small wording differences. Use the copy control for the fastest method, then check the platform rows when you need a repeatable shortcut on a specific device or app.
Queries such as “what is the female symbol” and “symbol for woman” are covered by the keyboard, application, and character-code sections. The Windows and Mac instructions explain practical input methods, while the Microsoft Word and Google Docs rows cover document editing. Unicode, HTML, hexadecimal, and CSS values are listed separately so developers can insert the exact character without confusing it with a similar-looking mark.
Choose ♀ when its documented meaning matches the surrounding text, and compare the related-symbol links below when another character may be more precise. Spacing and visual style can vary by context, so follow the style guide of the document or platform. For example: ♀ may label a female specimen.
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Female Symbol FAQ
What is the female symbol?
The female symbol is ♀. The female symbol is used to represent female sex or gender in many scientific, demographic, and informational contexts. It is also associated with the planet Venus.
How do I copy and paste ♀?
Select the copy button next to ♀, then paste it with Ctrl+V on Windows, Command+V on Mac, or the Paste command on mobile.
What is the Unicode for ♀?
The Unicode code point is U+2640 and its Unicode name is FEMALE SIGN.
How do I type ♀ on a keyboard?
In Microsoft Word, type 2640 and press Alt + X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map, the Symbols panel, or the copy button on this page. On Mac, Open Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space, then search for “female sign.”