How to type ๐ฉ on Windows
The multiple measure 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 "multiple measure rest (music)". Or open Character Map from the Start menu, find ๐ฉ, click Select, then Copy.
How to type ๐ฉ on a Mac
There is no direct keyboard shortcut for ๐ฉ on a Mac.
For any symbol, the Character Viewer works: press Control+โ+Space, type "multiple measure rest (music)" in the search box and double-click the result. It will be remembered under Frequently Used.
How to type ๐ฉ on iPhone and iPad
The iOS keyboard does not include ๐ฉ, 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 ๐ฉ in the Phrase field and type a short code such as ;multiple in the Shortcut field. Typing that code will then insert ๐ฉ anywhere.
How to type ๐ฉ 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 ๐ฉ as the word and a short code as the shortcut.
How to type ๐ฉ in Microsoft Word
- Type the Unicode hex code 1D129 where you want the symbol.
- Press Alt+X. Word converts the code into ๐ฉ.
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 1D129 in the Character code box. In Excel, the formula =UNICHAR(119081) returns the symbol.
How to type ๐ฉ in Google Docs
Open Insert โ Special characters, then either search for "multiple measure rest (music)" or draw the symbol in the sketch box. Click the result to insert it. In Google Sheets, use =CHAR(119081).
๐ฉ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML entity | 𝄩 |
| HTML decimal | 𝄩 |
| HTML hex | 𝄩 |
CSS content | "\1D129" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1D129}" |
| Python | "\U0001D129" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9D%84%A9 |
Because ๐ฉ is a standard Unicode character (U+1D129), 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 multiple measure rest (music) symbol is used
It appears in engraved sheet music and notation software like Finale, Sibelius, and MuseScore to condense long silent passages into a single symbol with a number above it. For example, orchestral scores often show it marked '16' to indicate sixteen silent measures.
Frequently asked questions
How is a multiple measure rest different from a whole rest? +
A whole rest covers one measure of silence, while a multiple measure rest condenses several consecutive silent measures into one symbol, usually paired with a number showing the count.
Why do composers use a multiple measure rest instead of writing out each rest? +
It saves space and makes scores easier to read, especially for instruments that sit out for long stretches during a piece.
What is the Alt code for the multiple measure rest (music) symbol? +
The multiple measure rest (music) symbol has no short Alt code. Copy it from this page, or in Word type 1D129 and press Alt + X.
How do I type ๐ฉ on a Mac? +
There is no dedicated Mac shortcut for ๐ฉ. Open the Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space, search for "multiple measure rest (music)", and double-click it. Or copy it from this page.
How do I type the multiple measure rest (music) symbol on iPhone or Android? +
Phone keyboards do not include ๐ฉ 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 ๐ฉ? +
Use 𝄩 in HTML. In CSS use content: "\1D129" and in JavaScript use "\u{1D129}".