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Cancer Symbol (♋)

The cancer symbol is ♋. Unicode names ♋ CANCER. It is the encoded zodiac character used for Cancer in astrology labels and zodiac references.

Character
Unicode
U+264B

Cancer Symbol Copy and Paste

Select Copy to place ♋ on your clipboard. Paste it with Ctrl+V on Windows, Command+V on Mac, or the Paste command on mobile.

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What Is the Cancer Symbol?

Unicode names ♋ CANCER. It is the encoded zodiac character used for Cancer in astrology labels and zodiac references.

Zodiac labels

Astrology references

Profiles and captions

Unicode symbol indexes

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How to Type the Cancer Symbol

Choose your device or app to insert the cancer symbol without copying it from another page.

Cancer Symbol on Windows

In Microsoft Word, type 264B and press Alt + X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map or copy the character from this page.

Cancer Symbol on Mac

Open Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space, then search for “cancer.” Keyboard layouts and app support vary.

Cancer Symbol on iPhone and iPad

Use the Copy button to copy ♋, then paste it into the target app. For repeated use, save it as a text-replacement shortcut.

Cancer Symbol on Android

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

Cancer Symbol on Chromebook

Use the Copy button to copy ♋, then press Ctrl+V. You can also use a supported character picker in the current app.

Cancer Symbol on Microsoft Word

In Microsoft Word, type 264B and press Alt+X to convert the code to ♋, or choose Insert > Symbol.

Cancer Symbol on Google Docs

Paste ♋ into Google Docs, or choose Insert > Special characters and search for cancer.

Cancer Symbol Unicode and HTML Codes

Use these values when you need the cancer symbol in HTML, CSS, source code, or a character reference.

Unicode U+264B
Unicode name CANCER
HTML decimal
HTML hex
CSS escape 264B

How to Use and Format the Cancer Symbol

Use ♋ as the exact Unicode character U+264B (CANCER) when the document needs a copyable, searchable text symbol. Unicode names ♋ CANCER. It is the encoded zodiac character used for Cancer in astrology labels and zodiac references. The character should remain text rather than being redrawn with several characters or replaced by an image when exact encoding matters. Its visual form can change with the font, operating system, and text-versus-emoji presentation supported by the destination application.

Place the Cancer symbol in a sentence, equation, label, or reference that makes its role clear. For web content, use the literal UTF-8 character or a valid numeric or named character reference, and provide visible text or an accessible name when the symbol is used in a control. Before publishing, verify the code point, spacing, capitalization, and nearby units or labels against the relevant technical or editorial standard.

  • Pair ♋ with the visible name Cancer when the audience may not recognize the glyph.

  • Keep the base Unicode character unchanged when copying between apps; visual presentation can vary by font.

  • Use the exact Unicode character ♋ (U+264B) rather than a visually similar substitute.

  • Use the literal UTF-8 character or a complete HTML character reference when publishing on the web.

  • Provide a visible label or accessible name when the symbol is used as an icon or control.

  • Test the character in the target font and application before publishing.

Cancer Symbol Examples

  • Cancer ♋
  • Zodiac sign: ♋ Cancer
  • Profile: ♋ Cancer
  • Reference: U+264B ♋
  • Symbol label: Cancer (♋)
  • Unicode: U+264B (CANCER)
  • HTML decimal: ♋
  • HTML hexadecimal: ♋
  • CSS content: "\264B"
  • Accessible label: ♋

Common Cancer Symbol Mistakes

  • Do not label ♋ as a different zodiac sign.
  • Do not rely on the glyph alone where the sign name must be unambiguous.
  • Do not assume every font renders the zodiac character with the same text or emoji style.
  • Do not replace ♋ (U+264B) with a lookalike character without checking its Unicode code point.
  • Do not assume the glyph will have exactly the same shape in every font or operating system.
  • Do not convert the character to an image when selectable and searchable Unicode text is required.
  • Do not use the symbol as the only accessible name of an interactive control.
  • In HTML, do not omit the semicolon from a numeric character reference.

More About the Cancer Symbol

The cancer symbol ♋ is a Unicode text character rather than an image. Its code point is U+264B, and Unicode identifies it as CANCER. Unicode names ♋ CANCER. It is the encoded zodiac character used for Cancer in astrology labels and zodiac references. Because it remains encoded text, it can be selected, copied, searched, indexed, and pasted into apps that support the character. The exact glyph can vary with the active font and platform, so the Unicode value is the reliable way to verify that the intended character was used.

Supporting searches such as “astrological symbol cancer”, “cancer zodiac symbol tattoo”, “symbol of cancer zodiac”, “zodiac cancer symbol”, “lung cancer symbol color” generally describe related tasks: identifying the character, copying it, entering it on a keyboard, or understanding its documented use. This page keeps those small wording variations together instead of creating separate pages for the same symbol intent. Use the copy control for the fastest method, then consult the platform instructions for Word, Google Docs, Windows, macOS, iPhone, Android, and Chromebook.

The character-code section provides the Unicode value, HTML decimal and hexadecimal references, and a CSS escape. When the symbol conveys an action, category, hazard, legal status, or other important meaning, pair it with readable text rather than relying on the glyph alone. The formatting rules, examples, and common-mistake list below are based on the cited official references and are intended to help preserve the correct character across documents and websites.

Cancer Symbol FAQ

What is the cancer symbol?

The cancer symbol is ♋. Unicode names ♋ CANCER. It is the encoded zodiac character used for Cancer in astrology labels and zodiac references.

How do I copy and paste ♋?

Use 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+264B, and the Unicode name is CANCER.

How do I type ♋?

Windows: In Microsoft Word, type 264B and press Alt + X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map or copy the character from this page. Mac: Open Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space, then search for “cancer.” Keyboard layouts and app support vary.