How to type ๐ฝ on Windows
The quarter 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 "quarter rest (music)". Or open Character Map from the Start menu, find ๐ฝ, click Select, then Copy.
How to type ๐ฝ on a Mac
There is no direct keyboard shortcut for ๐ฝ on a Mac.
For any symbol, the Character Viewer works: press Control+โ+Space, type "quarter rest (music)" in the search box and double-click the result. It will be remembered under Frequently Used.
How to type ๐ฝ on iPhone and iPad
The iOS keyboard does not include ๐ฝ, 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 ๐ฝ in the Phrase field and type a short code such as ;quarter in the Shortcut field. Typing that code will then insert ๐ฝ anywhere.
How to type ๐ฝ 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 ๐ฝ as the word and a short code as the shortcut.
How to type ๐ฝ in Microsoft Word
- Type the Unicode hex code 1D13D where you want the symbol.
- Press Alt+X. Word converts the code into ๐ฝ.
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 1D13D in the Character code box. In Excel, the formula =UNICHAR(119101) returns the symbol.
How to type ๐ฝ in Google Docs
Open Insert โ Special characters, then either search for "quarter rest (music)" or draw the symbol in the sketch box. Click the result to insert it. In Google Sheets, use =CHAR(119101).
๐ฝ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML entity | 𝄽 |
| HTML decimal | 𝄽 |
| HTML hex | 𝄽 |
CSS content | "\1D13D" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1D13D}" |
| Python | "\U0001D13D" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9D%84%BD |
Because ๐ฝ is a standard Unicode character (U+1D13D), 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 quarter rest (music) symbol is used
Used in music notation software, digital sheet music, and text discussions about rhythm and composition, such as "a ๐ฝ follows the melody's opening phrase." It is distinct from the eighth rest or half rest symbols, which look similar but represent different durations.
Frequently asked questions
What does a quarter rest mean in music? +
It tells the performer to pause for the same length of time as a quarter note, contributing to the rhythm of a piece.
Is ๐ฝ the same as a regular text character? +
No, it is a specialized Unicode musical symbol distinct from letters or punctuation, used specifically in music notation contexts.
What is the Alt code for the quarter rest (music) symbol? +
The quarter rest (music) symbol has no short Alt code. Copy it from this page, or in Word type 1D13D and press Alt + X.
How do I type ๐ฝ on a Mac? +
There is no dedicated Mac shortcut for ๐ฝ. Open the Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space, search for "quarter rest (music)", and double-click it. Or copy it from this page.
How do I type the quarter rest (music) symbol on iPhone or Android? +
Phone keyboards do not include ๐ฝ 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 ๐ฝ? +
Use 𝄽 in HTML. In CSS use content: "\1D13D" and in JavaScript use "\u{1D13D}".