LGBTQ+ Sexuality Unicode and Emoji Symbols

Updated/Revised Date: 7th Nov 2022
Author: Sexual Diversity | Contact: SexualDiversity.org
Additional References: Unicode - Emoji Symbols Publications

Synopsis: LGBT Emoji and Unicode symbols in hexadecimal, decimal, alt X, and symbol code format for websites, email, and social media posts.

Definition

Unicode

Unicode, formally The Unicode Standard, is an information technology standard for the consistent encoding, representation, and handling of text expressed in most of the world's writing systems. Unicode currently covers most major writing systems in use today. The standard, maintained by the Unicode Consortium, defines the current version (15.0) as 149,186 characters covering, as of 2022, a total of 161 modern and historic scripts, symbols, emoji (including in color), and non-visual control and formatting codes.

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Unicode input is the insertion of a user's specific Unicode character on a computer or incorporated on a website or in an email as CSS or HTML code. Unicodes are also a common way to input characters not directly supported by a physical keyboard. They can be produced by selecting them from a display or by typing a certain sequence of keys on a physical keyboard to create an emoji or symbol. A character produced by one of these methods in one web page, email, or document can easily be copied into another.

NOTE: See below the chart for instructions on inserting emojis and Unicode into documents.

How to Insert Unicode and Emoji Characters

To insert a Unicode character, type the character code, press ALT, and then press X. For example, to type the "transgender" Unicode symbol (⚦), type 26A6, press ALT, and then press X. This will work with WordPad Outlook, Microsoft Office, etc.

How to Insert ASCII Character Codes

To insert an ASCII character, press and hold down the "ALT" key while typing the code. For example, to insert the marriage (⚭) symbol, press and hold down the ALT key while typing 9901 on the numeric keypad (You must use the numeric keypad to type the numbers).

How to Add Unicode and Emoji Symbols to HTML

You can add a Unicode or emoji character to an HTML document, such as an email or website, by creating an HTML entity. For example, to create an HTML entity for the Trademark symbol ^TM, you can choose one of the following ways:

• ™ - by adding the named reference between & and ;
• ™ - by adding the decimal reference between &# and ;
• ™ - by adding the hexadecimal reference between &#x and ;

All HTML entities begin with an ampersand (&) and end with a semi-colon (;). For the hexadecimal, you prefix the hexadecimal number with x to indicate that the following numbers should be interpreted as hexadecimal. For numeric references (both decimal and hexadecimal), you add a hash (#) after the ampersand (&).

Copy and Pasting Unicode and Emoji Symbols

Often you can simply select the desired symbol and copy & paste it to where you want it placed.

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	Unicode Bisexual Character Information regarding the bisexuality Unicode symbol, which consists of an interlocked female and male sign, includes displaying and encoding codes for emails and websites. Publish Date: 7th Nov 2022 - Updated: 17th Nov 2022
	Unicode Asexuality Character Information regarding the asexuality Unicode symbol, including displaying and encoding codes for emails and websites. Publish Date: 6th Nov 2022 - Updated: 17th Nov 2022
	Unicode Transgender Character Information regarding the transgender Unicode symbol, including displaying and encoding codes for emails and websites. Publish Date: 5th Nov 2022 - Updated: 17th Nov 2022
	Unicode Unmarried Partnership Character Information regarding the Unmarried Partnership Unicode symbol, including displaying and encoding codes for emails and websites. Publish Date: 4th Nov 2022 - Updated: 17th Nov 2022