U+2712
Black nib✒
Black nib is a monochrome text character from the Unicode Dingbats block, listed here under Misc & Symbols and Office & Objects. Copy it with one click, or use the hex, octal, decimal and HTML entity codes below to embed it in web pages, code, and documents. It is often searched for as "pen", "write".
Quick facts
- Unicode
- U+2712
- Decimal
- 10002
- Hex
- 0x2712
- Octal
- 0o23422
Unicode identity
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| Code pointOfficial Unicode notation | U+2712 | |
| Official nameUnicodeData.txt, Unicode 18.0.0 | BLACK NIB | |
| DecimalBase 10 | 10002 | |
| HexadecimalBase 16 | 0x2712 | |
| OctalBase 8 | 0o23422 | |
| BinaryBase 2 | 0010011100010010 | |
| General categorySymbol, other | So | |
| Unicode blockU+2700–U+27BF | Dingbats | |
| Plane | Basic Multilingual Plane (BMP, Plane 0) |
HTML & CSS
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| HTML entity (decimal) | ✒ | |
| HTML entity (hex) | ✒ | |
| CSS content escapeUse inside content: "…" | \2712 | |
| URL encodedPercent-encoded UTF-8 | %E2%9C%92 |
Programming languages
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| JavaScript / TypeScript | \u2712 | |
| JSONUTF-16 surrogate pairs | \u2712 | |
| Python | \u2712 | |
| Java / C# / Kotlin | \u2712 |
Byte encodings
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| UTF-83 bytes | E2 9C 92 | |
| UTF-16 (BE) | 2712 | |
| UTF-32 (BE) | 00002712 |
How to type Black nib
Windows
Hold Alt and type +2712 with the hex numeric keypad option enabled, or type 2712 then press Alt+X in Word and most Office apps.
macOS
Enable the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option, and type 2712. Or open Character Viewer (Control+Command+Space) and search "Black nib".
Linux
Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2712, then press Space or Enter in GTK apps. IBus and most terminals support the same sequence.
HTML, CSS & code
Paste the character directly, or use the escapes above: ✒ in HTML, \2712 in CSS, and \u2712 in JavaScript.
Official Unicode reference
- Character name
- BLACK NIB
- Block
- Dingbats (U+2700–U+27BF)
- General category
- So — Symbol, other
Data from the Unicode Character Database, version 18.0.0. See the official code chart for the Dingbats block: U2700.pdf (PDF, unicode.org).
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the Black nib symbol?
Click the Copy button at the top of this page, or select ✒ and press Ctrl+C (Cmd+C on Mac). It is plain Unicode text, so it pastes into documents, chats, code, and design tools.
What is the Unicode code point for Black nib?
Black nib is U+2712 (decimal 10002, hexadecimal 0x2712, octal 0o23422). It lives in the Dingbats block (U+2700–U+27BF) of the Basic Multilingual Plane (BMP, Plane 0).
What is the official Unicode name of Black nib?
The Unicode Standard (version 18.0.0) names this character "BLACK NIB". Its General_Category is So (Symbol, other).
What is the HTML code for Black nib?
Use ✒ or ✒. In CSS, use content: "\2712".
How do I type Black nib in code?
JavaScript: "\u2712". Python: "\u2712". JSON and Java: "\u2712". The UTF-8 byte sequence is E2 9C 92.
Is Black nib an emoji?
No. Black nib is a text symbol and renders as a monochrome glyph in the current font. Some platforms may offer an emoji variant when U+FE0F is appended.