How to type ๐ on Windows
The left repeat sign (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 "left repeat sign (music)". Or open Character Map from the Start menu, find ๐, click Select, then Copy.
How to type ๐ on a Mac
There is no direct keyboard shortcut for ๐ on a Mac.
For any symbol, the Character Viewer works: press Control+โ+Space, type "left repeat sign (music)" in the search box and double-click the result. It will be remembered under Frequently Used.
How to type ๐ on iPhone and iPad
The iOS keyboard does not include ๐, 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 ๐ in the Phrase field and type a short code such as ;left in the Shortcut field. Typing that code will then insert ๐ anywhere.
How to type ๐ 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 ๐ as the word and a short code as the shortcut.
How to type ๐ in Microsoft Word
- Type the Unicode hex code 1D106 where you want the symbol.
- Press Alt+X. Word converts the code into ๐.
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 1D106 in the Character code box. In Excel, the formula =UNICHAR(119046) returns the symbol.
How to type ๐ in Google Docs
Open Insert โ Special characters, then either search for "left repeat sign (music)" or draw the symbol in the sketch box. Click the result to insert it. In Google Sheets, use =CHAR(119046).
๐ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML entity | 𝄆 |
| HTML decimal | 𝄆 |
| HTML hex | 𝄆 |
CSS content | "\1D106" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1D106}" |
| Python | "\U0001D106" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9D%84%86 |
Because ๐ is a standard Unicode character (U+1D106), 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 left repeat sign (music) symbol is used
Used in music engraving and notation software to indicate where a repeated section begins, paired with the right repeat sign ๐ at the end. It appears mainly in digital sheet music and Unicode text representing musical notation, such as "๐ verse section ๐", rather than in everyday writing.
Frequently asked questions
What does the left repeat sign mean in music? +
It marks the beginning of a section of music that should be played again, working with the right repeat sign that marks the end of that section.
Is this the same as the regular repeat barline used in sheet music? +
It represents the same concept as the standard repeat barline printed on paper scores, but as a Unicode character it is meant for digital text rather than traditional notation software.
What is the Alt code for the left repeat sign (music) symbol? +
The left repeat sign (music) symbol has no short Alt code. Copy it from this page, or in Word type 1D106 and press Alt + X.
How do I type ๐ on a Mac? +
There is no dedicated Mac shortcut for ๐. Open the Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space, search for "left repeat sign (music)", and double-click it. Or copy it from this page.
How do I type the left repeat sign (music) symbol on iPhone or Android? +
Phone keyboards do not include ๐ 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 ๐? +
Use 𝄆 in HTML. In CSS use content: "\1D106" and in JavaScript use "\u{1D106}".