U+270E "✎" Lower Right Pencil Unicode Character
Unicode Version 18.0
Source: Browser Default
U+270E "✎" Lower Right Pencil is a graphical symbol typically depicting a classic wooden pencil oriented with its tip pointing to the lower right, though the exact appearance can vary by font and platform. This character belongs to the Dingbats block, a collection of decorative symbols, ornaments, and editorial marks in the Unicode standard. Historically, it has been used to indicate editing, writing, sketching, or annotation tasks, often appearing in user interfaces for note taking or document markup. Its design evokes a simple, handheld pencil, making it a versatile iconographic element for representing creativity, correction, or the act of writing across digital and print contexts.
General Properties
Code Point
U+270E
Name
Lower Right Pencil
Encodings
HTML Decimal Encoding
✎
HTML Hex Encoding
✎
UTF-8 Encoding
0xE2 0x9C 0x8E
UTF-16 Encoding
0x270E
UTF-32 Encoding
0x0000270E
C/C++/Java Escape
\u270e
Unicode Properties
Numeric Value
NaN
Script Extensions
Common