How to type ๐พ on Windows
The eighth rest (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 "eighth rest (music)". Or open Character Map from the Start menu, find ๐พ, click Select, then Copy.
How to type ๐พ on a Mac
There is no direct keyboard shortcut for ๐พ on a Mac.
For any symbol, the Character Viewer works: press Control+โ+Space, type "eighth rest (music)" in the search box and double-click the result. It will be remembered under Frequently Used.
How to type ๐พ on iPhone and iPad
The iOS keyboard does not include ๐พ, 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 ๐พ in the Phrase field and type a short code such as ;eighth in the Shortcut field. Typing that code will then insert ๐พ anywhere.
How to type ๐พ 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 ๐พ as the word and a short code as the shortcut.
How to type ๐พ in Microsoft Word
- Type the Unicode hex code 1D13E where you want the symbol.
- Press Alt+X. Word converts the code into ๐พ.
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 1D13E in the Character code box. In Excel, the formula =UNICHAR(119102) returns the symbol.
How to type ๐พ in Google Docs
Open Insert โ Special characters, then either search for "eighth rest (music)" or draw the symbol in the sketch box. Click the result to insert it. In Google Sheets, use =CHAR(119102).
๐พ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML entity | 𝄾 |
| HTML decimal | 𝄾 |
| HTML hex | 𝄾 |
CSS content | "\1D13E" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1D13E}" |
| Python | "\U0001D13E" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9D%84%BE |
Because ๐พ is a standard Unicode character (U+1D13E), 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 eighth rest (music) symbol is used
This symbol appears in digital music notation software, academic articles about music theory, and text discussing rhythm and rests. Example: "A dotted eighth rest ๐พ. lengthens the silence by half its value." It is rarely used in casual writing outside music contexts.
Frequently asked questions
What does an eighth rest mean in music? +
It tells a performer to stay silent for the same duration as an eighth note, based on the tempo and time signature of the piece.
Is the eighth rest symbol the same in all notation software? +
Most modern notation programs render it consistently since it follows the Unicode standard, though visual style can vary slightly between fonts.
What is the Alt code for the eighth rest (music) symbol? +
The eighth rest (music) symbol has no short Alt code. Copy it from this page, or in Word type 1D13E and press Alt + X.
How do I type ๐พ on a Mac? +
There is no dedicated Mac shortcut for ๐พ. Open the Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space, search for "eighth rest (music)", and double-click it. Or copy it from this page.
How do I type the eighth rest (music) symbol on iPhone or Android? +
Phone keyboards do not include ๐พ 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 ๐พ? +
Use 𝄾 in HTML. In CSS use content: "\1D13E" and in JavaScript use "\u{1D13E}".