Information Source
The information source (ℹ) sits at code point U+2139 in Unicode. It belongs to the fancy letters family and pastes as plain text, so it keeps working across documents, messages and web pages. Below you can copy it in one click and grab the exact HTML, CSS and JavaScript codes you need to reproduce it anywhere.
| Symbol | ℹ | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+2139 | |
| Name | Information Source | |
| HTML (decimal) | ℹ | |
| HTML (hex) | ℹ | |
| CSS content | \2139 | |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2139 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | 0xE2 0x84 0xB9 | |
| UTF-16 units | 0x2139 |
How to type the information source symbol
- Copy and paste: click the ℹ at the top of this page, then paste with Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac). This is the fastest route on any device.
- HTML: write
ℹin your markup. - CSS: use
content: "\2139"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\u2139produces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the information source symbol?
Click the ℹ above or the copy button and it is placed on your clipboard. Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. It is a real text character, so it works in documents, chats and code.
What is the Unicode code point for information source?
The information source has the Unicode code point U+2139. In HTML you can write it as ℹ or ℹ.
Is the information source an emoji or a text character?
It is a plain Unicode text character, not an image or an emoji sticker. That means the ℹ inherits the surrounding font, size and color wherever you paste it, and it works in places emoji often do not, such as usernames, file names and code.
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