How to type ๐ซ on Windows
The double flat (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 "double flat (music)". Or open Character Map from the Start menu, find ๐ซ, click Select, then Copy.
How to type ๐ซ on a Mac
There is no direct keyboard shortcut for ๐ซ on a Mac.
For any symbol, the Character Viewer works: press Control+โ+Space, type "double flat (music)" in the search box and double-click the result. It will be remembered under Frequently Used.
How to type ๐ซ on iPhone and iPad
The iOS keyboard does not include ๐ซ, 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 ๐ซ in the Phrase field and type a short code such as ;double in the Shortcut field. Typing that code will then insert ๐ซ anywhere.
How to type ๐ซ 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 ๐ซ as the word and a short code as the shortcut.
How to type ๐ซ in Microsoft Word
- Type the Unicode hex code 1D12B where you want the symbol.
- Press Alt+X. Word converts the code into ๐ซ.
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 1D12B in the Character code box. In Excel, the formula =UNICHAR(119083) returns the symbol.
How to type ๐ซ in Google Docs
Open Insert โ Special characters, then either search for "double flat (music)" or draw the symbol in the sketch box. Click the result to insert it. In Google Sheets, use =CHAR(119083).
๐ซ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML entity | 𝄫 |
| HTML decimal | 𝄫 |
| HTML hex | 𝄫 |
CSS content | "\1D12B" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1D12B}" |
| Python | "\U0001D12B" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9D%84%AB |
Because ๐ซ is a standard Unicode character (U+1D12B), 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 double flat (music) symbol is used
Used in sheet music notation to show a note is lowered a whole step, such as writing B๐ซ to mean the pitch A. It appears mainly in classical scores and music engraving software rather than everyday text.
Frequently asked questions
What does a double flat mean in music? +
It means the note is lowered by two semitones, or one whole step, from its natural pitch.
Is the double flat symbol the same as two flat signs? +
It represents the same effect as two flats but is written as a single combined symbol, not two separate flat signs.
What is the Alt code for the double flat (music) symbol? +
The double flat (music) symbol has no short Alt code. Copy it from this page, or in Word type 1D12B and press Alt + X.
How do I type ๐ซ on a Mac? +
There is no dedicated Mac shortcut for ๐ซ. Open the Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space, search for "double flat (music)", and double-click it. Or copy it from this page.
How do I type the double flat (music) symbol on iPhone or Android? +
Phone keyboards do not include ๐ซ 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 ๐ซ? +
Use 𝄫 in HTML. In CSS use content: "\1D12B" and in JavaScript use "\u{1D12B}".