How to type ☼ on Windows
The fastest method on a full-size keyboard is the Alt code Alt+15.
- Make sure Num Lock is on.
- Hold down the Alt key.
- Type 15 on the numeric keypad (the number row will not work).
- Release Alt. The white sun with rays symbol ☼ appears.
No numeric keypad?
Press Win+. to open the emoji panel, choose the Symbols tab (Ω) and search for "white sun with rays". Or open Character Map from the Start menu, find ☼, click Select, then Copy.
How to type ☼ on a Mac
There is no direct keyboard shortcut for ☼ on a Mac.
For any symbol, the Character Viewer works: press Control+⌘+Space, type "white sun with rays" in the search box and double-click the result. It will be remembered under Frequently Used.
How to type ☼ on iPhone and iPad
The iOS keyboard does not include ☼, 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 → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement, paste ☼ in the Phrase field and type a short code such as ;white in the Shortcut field. Typing that code will then insert ☼ anywhere.
How to type ☼ 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 → Dictionary → Personal dictionary, add ☼ as the word and a short code as the shortcut.
How to type ☼ in Microsoft Word
- Type the Unicode hex code 263C where you want the symbol.
- Press Alt+X. Word converts the code into ☼.
This works on Windows in Word, Outlook and OneNote and needs no numeric keypad. You can also go to Insert → Symbol → More Symbols, set the font to a Unicode font and type 263C in the Character code box. In Excel, the formula =UNICHAR(9788) returns the symbol.
How to type ☼ in Google Docs
Open Insert → Special characters, then either search for "white sun with rays" or draw the symbol in the sketch box. Click the result to insert it. In Google Sheets, use =CHAR(9788).
☼ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML entity | ☼ |
| HTML decimal | ☼ |
| HTML hex | ☼ |
CSS content | "\263C" |
| JavaScript | "\u263C" |
| Python | "\u263C" |
| URL encoded | %E2%98%BC |
Because ☼ is a standard Unicode character (U+263C), 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 white sun with rays symbol is used
It appears in weather forecasts and maps to mark sunny conditions, such as "☼ 25°C" or "☼ Sunny." It is sometimes confused with the plain sun symbol ☀, which has thicker rays and no white center.
Frequently asked questions
What does the White Sun with Rays symbol mean? +
It represents the sun and is typically used to signal clear, sunny weather in forecasts, icons, or text.
Is ☼ the same as the sun emoji? +
No, ☼ is a text symbol from the Unicode Miscellaneous block, while the sun emoji (☀️) is a separate colorful graphic used in messaging apps.
What is the Alt code for the white sun with rays symbol? +
The Alt code for ☼ is Alt+15. Hold Alt, type 15 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt.
How do I type ☼ on a Mac? +
There is no dedicated Mac shortcut for ☼. Open the Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space, search for "white sun with rays", and double-click it. Or copy it from this page.
How do I type the white sun with rays symbol on iPhone or Android? +
Phone keyboards do not include ☼ 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 ☼? +
Use ☼ in HTML. In CSS use content: "\263C" and in JavaScript use "\u263C".