Learn to Type the New Twitter X (๐) in Windows / iPhone / Mac / Android
How to Type The Twitter X (๐)
The Unicode symbol “๐” stands for “mathematical double-struck capital X.”
Additionally, the new logo is almost exactly the same as the lowercase “x” in the Monotype typeface “Special Alphabet 4.” For millions of users, what was once “Twitter” is now a common “X” (or ๐ in Unicode). Even though it’s a straightforward Unicode character, many people don’t know how to type it. For reference, it is Unicode Character โ๐โ (U+1D54F).
How to Get the Unicode for “๐”
If you’re wondering how to get the Unicode for the relaunched Twitter app, “๐,” here’s a guide. We’ll demonstrate how to type the Unicode ๐ on various devices:
How to Type “๐” on an iPhone
Since the iPhone lacks a built-in method for this, the best approach is to copy and paste the Unicode character and set up a keyboard shortcut. Here’s how:
- Copy the Unicode character โ ๐ โ.
- Create a text replacement shortcut in your iPhone’s settings:
- Launch the Settings application.
- Press General.
- Select Keyboard and then tap Text Replacement.
- Tap the + button in the upper-right corner.
- Paste the ๐ symbol in the “Phrase” field.
- Enter a shortcut, like “xx,” in the “Shortcut” field.
- Press Save.
- Now, typing “xx” followed by a space will automatically insert the ๐ symbol.
How to Write “๐” on a Mac
You can use the emoji keyboard or create a custom shortcut:
- To open the emoji search box, press Ctrl + Command + Space.
- Search for “X” and select the appropriate ๐.
- For maximum efficiency, create a shortcut:
- Click the Apple menu and choose System Preferences.
- Select Keyboard and go to the Shortcuts tab.
- Click the + button to add a new shortcut.
- Specify the application and menu command, and set your desired key combination.
- Press Add.
How to Type “๐” on an Android Device
Follow these steps to find, copy, and paste the Unicode character:
- Use the Character Map application:
- Launch the Character Map app.
- Find the character ๐ and tap and hold to copy it.
- Paste it into the desired application.
- Alternatively, set up a keyboard shortcut:
- Go to Settings > Language and Input.
- Click Input Methods and Keyboard > Physical Keyboard.
- Enable Hex Input for Unicode and type the hexadecimal code for ๐ while holding the Alt key.
How to Type “๐” on Windows
It’s simple on Windows. Follow these steps:
- Hold the Alt key and type the hexadecimal code for the Unicode character.
- For instance, to create “๐,” hold Alt and type 0041.
By following the above methods, you can easily type the Unicode symbol “๐” on iPhone, Mac, Android, and Windows devices.