Gleich Stark ⧦
⧦ (U+29E6) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.
What it is and where it’s used: Gleich Stark is part of the Symbols family (block: Miscellaneous Mathematical Symbols-B). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.
History & usage: The symbol with code point U+29E6 is named GLEICH STARK. It is listed in the Miscellaneous Mathematical Symbols-B block and uses the Common script. This placement helps users identify its family and how it is meant to be read. The name, given in English, reflects a mathematical context and a distinct symbol identity. The usage note provided states that stars are commonly used for ratings or to highlight favorites. This shows a practical role for star-like symbols in everyday interfaces, even when the exact glyph form is different. In history, such symbols often appear in lists and charts where quick visual cues matter. The GLEICH STARK symbol can serve as a visual marker in technical material, while the broader star usage gives clues about how audiences interpret similar shapes. Together, the code point, block, and script provide a concise reference for developers and readers. The emphasis is on clarity and quick recognition in common tasks and annotations.
Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+29E6 in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.
Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.
Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.
See our category page for related symbols.
Technical details
- Codepoint:
U+29E6 - General Category:
Sm - Age:
3.2 - Bidi Class:
ON - Block:
Miscellaneous Mathematical Symbols-B - Script:
Common - UTF-8:
E2 A7 A6 - UTF-16:
29E6 - UTF-32:
000029E6 - HTML dec:
⧦ - HTML hex:
⧦ - JS escape:
\u29E6 - Python \N{}:
\N{GLEICH STARK} - Python \u:
\u29E6 - Python \U:
\U000029E6 - URL-encoded:
%E2%A7%A6 - CSS escape:
\29E6
How to type / insert
Fast copy: click the Copy button near the top of this page.
By codepoint: in many editors and IDEs, you can insert via the Unicode code U+29E6 or a built‑in character picker.
HTML: use the numeric entity ⧦ (hex) or ⧦ (decimal) when an HTML entity is needed.
Compatibility & troubleshooting
Font support: if the symbol does not render, the current font likely lacks this codepoint. Choose a font with broad Unicode coverage or allow a fallback font.
Web pages: ensure your CSS font stack includes a general fallback; avoid relying on images for common symbols to preserve accessibility and copyability.