How to type ๐ด on Windows
The common time (music) symbol has no short Alt code. The quickest option is to copy it from the top of this page and paste it with Ctrl+V.
No numeric keypad?
Press Win+. to open the emoji panel, choose the Symbols tab (ฮฉ) and search for "common time (music)". Or open Character Map from the Start menu, find ๐ด, click Select, then Copy.
How to type ๐ด on a Mac
There is no direct keyboard shortcut for ๐ด on a Mac.
For any symbol, the Character Viewer works: press Control+โ+Space, type "common time (music)" in the search box and double-click the result. It will be remembered under Frequently Used.
How to type ๐ด on iPhone and iPad
The iOS keyboard does not include ๐ด, so the reliable way is to copy it from this page, then press and hold in any text field and tap Paste.
If you use it often, create a shortcut: open Settings โ General โ Keyboard โ Text Replacement, paste ๐ด in the Phrase field and type a short code such as ;common in the Shortcut field. Typing that code will then insert ๐ด anywhere.
How to type ๐ด on Android
Copy the symbol from this page, then long-press in a text field and choose Paste. Gboard also keeps a clipboard history: tap the clipboard icon on the toolbar to paste it again later.
For a permanent shortcut, open Gboard settings โ Dictionary โ Personal dictionary, add ๐ด as the word and a short code as the shortcut.
How to type ๐ด in Microsoft Word
- Type the Unicode hex code 1D134 where you want the symbol.
- Press Alt+X. Word converts the code into ๐ด.
This works on Windows in Word, Outlook and OneNote and needs no numeric keypad. You can also go to Insert โ Symbol โ More Symbols, set the font to a Unicode font and type 1D134 in the Character code box. In Excel, the formula =UNICHAR(119092) returns the symbol.
How to type ๐ด in Google Docs
Open Insert โ Special characters, then either search for "common time (music)" or draw the symbol in the sketch box. Click the result to insert it. In Google Sheets, use =CHAR(119092).
๐ด in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML entity | 𝄴 |
| HTML decimal | 𝄴 |
| HTML hex | 𝄴 |
CSS content | "\1D134" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1D134}" |
| Python | "\U0001D134" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9D%84%B4 |
Because ๐ด is a standard Unicode character (U+1D134), you can also paste it directly into any UTF-8 file. The escaped forms above are only needed when the file encoding is uncertain or the symbol must be entered on a keyboard without it.
Where the common time (music) symbol is used
This symbol appears mainly in digital music notation software and Unicode text meant to represent musical scores, rather than in everyday writing. Musicians typically write the standard 'C' time signature symbol or '4/4' directly on staff paper instead of using this Unicode character. Example: a score header might display ๐ด in place of 4/4.
Frequently asked questions
What does the common time symbol mean in music? +
It indicates a time signature of 4/4, meaning four beats per measure with each quarter note getting one beat.
Is ๐ด the same as writing 4/4? +
Yes, common time is a shorthand notation equivalent to 4/4 time, using a stylized 'C' instead of numbers.
What is the Alt code for the common time (music) symbol? +
The common time (music) symbol has no short Alt code. Copy it from this page, or in Word type 1D134 and press Alt + X.
How do I type ๐ด on a Mac? +
There is no dedicated Mac shortcut for ๐ด. Open the Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space, search for "common time (music)", and double-click it. Or copy it from this page.
How do I type the common time (music) symbol on iPhone or Android? +
Phone keyboards do not include ๐ด by default. Copy it from this page and paste it, or add it as a text replacement shortcut in Settings so you can type it with a short abbreviation.
What is the HTML code for ๐ด? +
Use 𝄴 in HTML. In CSS use content: "\1D134" and in JavaScript use "\u{1D134}".