In general, we use male and female symbols for indicating gender. These are the two popular symbols even available as emoji. However, standard Unicode specifies almost 15 gender symbols including lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) symbols. These symbols are derived from ancient astrological and alchemical symbols. You can use keyboard shortcuts to type gender symbols in Windows and Mac documents.
Keyboard Shortcuts for Gender Symbols
Here is a complete list gender symbols along with alt code keyboard shortcuts for typing in Windows and Mac computers.
| Common Name | Symbol | Windows Shortcut | Word Shortcut | Mac Shortcut | Unicode Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | ♂ | Alt + 9794 | 2642 Alt + X | Opt + 2642 | Male Sign |
| Female | ♀ | Alt + 9792 | 2640 Alt + X | Opt + 2640 | Female Sign |
| Intersex | ⚥ | Alt + 9893 | 26A5 Alt + X | Opt + 26A5 | Male and Female Sign |
| Transgender | ⚦ | Alt + 9894 | 26A6 Alt + X | Opt + 26A6 | Male with Stroke Sign |
| Transgender | ⚧ | Alt + 9895 | 26A7 Alt + X | Opt + 26A7 | Male with Stroke and Male and Female Sign |
| Bisexual | ⚤ | Alt + 9892 | 26A4 Alt + X | Opt + 26A4 | Interlocked Female and Male Sign |
| Lesbian | ⚢ | Alt + 9890 | 26A2 Alt + X | Opt + 26A2 | Doubled Female Sign |
| Gay | ⚣ | Alt + 9891 | 26A3 Alt + X | Opt + 26A3 | Doubled Male Sign |
| Married | ⚭ | Alt + 9901 | 26AD Alt + X | Opt + 26AD | Marriage Symbol |
| Divorced | ⚮ | Alt + 9902 | 26AE Alt + X | Opt + 26AE | Divorce Symbol |
| Living Together | ⚯ | Alt + 9903 | 26AF Alt + X | Opt + 26AF | Unmarried Partnership Symbol |
| Vertical Male | ⚨ | Alt + 9896 | 26A8 Alt + X | Opt + 26A8 | Vertical Male with Stroke Sign |
| Horizontal Male | ⚩ | Alt + 9897 | 26A9 Alt + X | Opt + 26A9 | Horizontal Male with Stroke Sign |
| No Gender | ⚪ | Alt + 9898 | 26AA Alt + X | Opt + 26AA | Medium with Circle |
| No Gender | ⚲ | Alt + 9906 | 26B2 Alt + X | Opt + 26B2 | Neuter |
Typing Gender Symbols in Windows PC
You can use different method to type gender symbols in Windows computer.
Using Alt Code Shortcuts
As given in the above table, you can use alt code keyboard shortcuts to type the gender symbols easily. However, you need to use separate number pad on your keyboard. If your laptop does not have separate number pad, enable numeric lock and use the shortcuts with function key and numbers on the letter keys (not on the top row).
For example, alt + 9890 will produce the lesbian or female homosexuality sign ⚢.
Shortcuts for Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word in Windows operating system supports using the hexadecimal code with alt and x keys. For example, press 26A4 and alt then x keys to produce the sex symbol like ⚤.
Typing Gender Symbols in MacBook
On MacBook, you can switch the language input to Unicode Hex Input and use the alt code shortcuts with hexadecimal codes. Remember, the alt keys are named as option keys in MacBook keyboard layout.
For example, press option + 26A3 will produce the gay symbol like ⚣.
Gender Emoji Symbols in Windows and Mac
Male and female symbols are part of emoji symbols that you can type using quick emoji panel in Windows 10 and Mac. In addition, Unicode consortium also added transgender symbol in 2020 emoji list.
- You can press “Win Logo + ,” keys or “Win Logo + ;” keys to open emoji panel. Type the name or search from the list to insert gender symbols on your documents and chat conversations.
- On Mac, press “Command + Control + Space” to open Character Viewer app. Type “male” to find all gender related symbols. Double click on the required symbol to insert on the cursor position.
LGBT Flag and Transgender Flag Emoji
Unicode also two emoji flags for representing LGBT and transgender flags in related community movements. Though rainbow flag is a general purpose emoji, transgender flag emoji exclusively added with 2020 list may not be supported in many applications yet.
You can follow the same above method to insert these emoji in Windows 10 and Mac.
Typing Gender Symbols in Smartphones
All smartphones offer emoji keyboard that you can switch during typing. Both in iPhone and Android, you can insert gender emoji symbols for male, female, transgender, LGBT flag and transgender flag.
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