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U+02FE · Spacing Modifier Letters

Modifier Letter Open Shelf ˾

Modifier Letter Open Shelf is the Unicode character U+02FE (official name “MODIFIER LETTER OPEN SHELF”) from the Spacing Modifier Letters block. It belongs to SymbolHero’s phonetic (ipa) symbols collection. Copy it with the button, or use the codes and keyboard methods below to type it yourself.

UnicodeU+02FE
HTML˾
˾U+02FE

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+02FE
Decimal766
HTML (hex)˾
HTML (decimal)˾
CSS\02FE
JavaScript\u02FE
Python\u02FE
UTF-8 bytesCB BE
UTF-1602FE
URL-encoded%CB%BE

Character details

Official nameMODIFIER LETTER OPEN SHELF
Unicode blockSpacing Modifier Letters
General categoryModifier Symbol (Sk)
SymbolHero categoryPhonetic (IPA) Symbols
EmojiNo

How to type ˾

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 02FE then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “modifier letter open shelf”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “modifier letter open shelf”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 02FE.

iPhone & Android

  • Tap Copy at the top of this page, then long-press where you want it and choose Paste.

Docs & web

  • Google Docs: Insert → Special characters, then search “modifier letter open shelf” or enter U+02FE.
  • HTML: ˾
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(766)

Similar phonetic (ipa) symbols

Modifier Letter Double Apostrophe
Modifier Letter Low Ring
Modifier Letter Middle Grave Accent
Modifier Letter Middle Double Grave Accent
Modifier Letter Middle Double Acute Accent
Modifier Letter Low Tilde
Modifier Letter Raised Colon
Modifier Letter Begin High Tone
Modifier Letter End High Tone
Modifier Letter Begin Low Tone
Modifier Letter End Low Tone
Modifier Letter Shelf
Latin Letter Small Capital a
Latin Letter Small Capital Ae
Latin Small Letter Turned Ae
Latin Letter Small Capital Barred B
Latin Letter Small Capital C
Latin Letter Small Capital D
Latin Letter Small Capital Eth
Latin Letter Small Capital E
Latin Small Letter Turned Open E
Latin Small Letter Turned I
Latin Letter Small Capital J
Latin Letter Small Capital K

See all 295 phonetic (ipa) symbols →

Questions

What is the Unicode for ˾?

It is U+02FE (MODIFIER LETTER OPEN SHELF), decimal 766.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 02FE then Alt+X, or copy it from this page.

How do I type it on a Mac?

There is no built-in Option shortcut. Use the Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space) and search “modifier letter open shelf”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the numeric reference ˾ (or ˾). There is no named entity.