How to type ๐ข on Windows
The kievan whole note (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 "kievan whole note (music)". Or open Character Map from the Start menu, find ๐ข, click Select, then Copy.
How to type ๐ข on a Mac
There is no direct keyboard shortcut for ๐ข on a Mac.
For any symbol, the Character Viewer works: press Control+โ+Space, type "kievan whole note (music)" in the search box and double-click the result. It will be remembered under Frequently Used.
How to type ๐ข on iPhone and iPad
The iOS keyboard does not include ๐ข, 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 ๐ข in the Phrase field and type a short code such as ;kievan in the Shortcut field. Typing that code will then insert ๐ข anywhere.
How to type ๐ข 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 ๐ข as the word and a short code as the shortcut.
How to type ๐ข in Microsoft Word
- Type the Unicode hex code 1D1E2 where you want the symbol.
- Press Alt+X. Word converts the code into ๐ข.
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 1D1E2 in the Character code box. In Excel, the formula =UNICHAR(119266) returns the symbol.
How to type ๐ข in Google Docs
Open Insert โ Special characters, then either search for "kievan whole note (music)" or draw the symbol in the sketch box. Click the result to insert it. In Google Sheets, use =CHAR(119266).
๐ข in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML entity | 𝇢 |
| HTML decimal | 𝇢 |
| HTML hex | 𝇢 |
CSS content | "\1D1E2" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1D1E2}" |
| Python | "\U0001D1E2" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9D%87%A2 |
Because ๐ข is a standard Unicode character (U+1D1E2), 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 kievan whole note (music) symbol is used
This symbol appears mainly in musicology texts, digitized Kievan chant manuscripts, and specialized music notation software dealing with Eastern European liturgical music. Ordinary text documents rarely need it, for example a scholar transcribing an old Ukrainian chant score might insert ๐ข to preserve original notation.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kievan square notation? +
It is a musical notation system used historically in Ukrainian and Russian Orthodox liturgical chant, using square and rectangular note shapes instead of standard round notes.
Is this symbol used in modern music? +
No, it is mainly used in academic, historical, or liturgical contexts referencing traditional Kievan chant manuscripts, not contemporary composition.
What is the Alt code for the kievan whole note (music) symbol? +
The kievan whole note (music) symbol has no short Alt code. Copy it from this page, or in Word type 1D1E2 and press Alt + X.
How do I type ๐ข on a Mac? +
There is no dedicated Mac shortcut for ๐ข. Open the Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space, search for "kievan whole note (music)", and double-click it. Or copy it from this page.
How do I type the kievan whole note (music) symbol on iPhone or Android? +
Phone keyboards do not include ๐ข 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 ๐ข? +
Use 𝇢 in HTML. In CSS use content: "\1D1E2" and in JavaScript use "\u{1D1E2}".