How to type ๐ต on Windows
The cut 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 "cut time (music)". Or open Character Map from the Start menu, find ๐ต, click Select, then Copy.
How to type ๐ต on a Mac
There is no direct keyboard shortcut for ๐ต on a Mac.
For any symbol, the Character Viewer works: press Control+โ+Space, type "cut time (music)" in the search box and double-click the result. It will be remembered under Frequently Used.
How to type ๐ต on iPhone and iPad
The iOS keyboard does not include ๐ต, 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 ๐ต in the Phrase field and type a short code such as ;cut in the Shortcut field. Typing that code will then insert ๐ต anywhere.
How to type ๐ต 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 ๐ต as the word and a short code as the shortcut.
How to type ๐ต in Microsoft Word
- Type the Unicode hex code 1D135 where you want the symbol.
- Press Alt+X. Word converts the code into ๐ต.
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 1D135 in the Character code box. In Excel, the formula =UNICHAR(119093) returns the symbol.
How to type ๐ต in Google Docs
Open Insert โ Special characters, then either search for "cut time (music)" or draw the symbol in the sketch box. Click the result to insert it. In Google Sheets, use =CHAR(119093).
๐ต in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML entity | 𝄵 |
| HTML decimal | 𝄵 |
| HTML hex | 𝄵 |
CSS content | "\1D135" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1D135}" |
| Python | "\U0001D135" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9D%84%B5 |
Because ๐ต is a standard Unicode character (U+1D135), 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 cut time (music) symbol is used
Composers and typesetters use ๐ต in digital music notation software and Unicode text to represent cut time signatures, as in a score marked ๐ต instead of 2/2. It is rarely typed in everyday writing and mostly appears in specialized music fonts or notation apps.
Frequently asked questions
What does the cut time symbol mean in music? +
It indicates a meter of 2/2, meaning the half note gets one beat and there are two beats per measure, making the music feel twice as fast as common time.
Is cut time the same as common time? +
No. Common time is 4/4 with four quarter-note beats per measure, while cut time is 2/2 with two half-note beats, giving a faster feel.
What is the Alt code for the cut time (music) symbol? +
The cut time (music) symbol has no short Alt code. Copy it from this page, or in Word type 1D135 and press Alt + X.
How do I type ๐ต on a Mac? +
There is no dedicated Mac shortcut for ๐ต. Open the Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space, search for "cut time (music)", and double-click it. Or copy it from this page.
How do I type the cut time (music) symbol on iPhone or Android? +
Phone keyboards do not include ๐ต 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 ๐ต? +
Use 𝄵 in HTML. In CSS use content: "\1D135" and in JavaScript use "\u{1D135}".