☸ | Wheel of Dharma Symbol (Meaning, Type on Keyboard, Copy & Paste)
This post will teach you a lot about the Wheel of Dharma Symbol.
First, we’ll look at its meaning, HTML, CSS and Alt codes, Copy & Paste button, then the steps you may take to type this symbol text on your keyboard, and many more.
Without any further ado, let’s get started.
Meaning of the Wheel of Dharma Symbol
The “Wheel of Dharma” is a symbol used in Buddhist artwork for centuries. It represents the Buddha’s teachings on the path to Enlightenment.
The wheel is usually shown as a circle with eight spokes. Each spoke represents a different path to take on the journey to Nirvana.
In Unicode, the Wheel of Dharma text symbol is the character at code point U+02638. Its HTML code is ☸ and you can type it on your keyboard by pressing Alt + 9784 (in MS Word Only).
Continue reading for more details on this symbol.
Copy Wheel of Dharma Symbol Text
The easiest way to get the Wheel of Dharma text symbol is to copy and paste it wherever you need it. The copy button above will save you some time in doing so.
After copying this symbol, you can paste it anywhere by pressing Ctrl and V on your keyboard.
Wheel of Dharma Symbol Information Table
The table below depicts a bird’s-eye-view of the Wheel of Dharma.
It summarizes to include all the essential and technical information about this symbol. We will keep updating it to include the latest facts.
| SYMBOL | ☸ |
| NAME | Wheel of Dharma Symbol |
| CATEGORY | Astrological & Zodiac Sign Symbols |
| ALT CODE | 9784 |
| SHORTCUT 1 (MS WORD) | Alt + 9784 |
| SHORTCUT 2 (MS WORD) | 02638, Alt X |
| UNICODE | U+02638 |
| HTML CODE | ☸ |
| HEX CODE | ☸ |
| HTML ENTITY | – |
| CSS CODE | \2638 |
To the best of our ability, the above table presents some technical information about this text Symbol, including the keyboard shortcut, Unicode, and HTML code.
Continue reading to better understand how to type this symbol using the keyboard and some other methods.
How to Get the Wheel of Dharma Sign
Although there is no dedicated key on the keyboard to type the Wheel of Dharma symbol, you can still get it through the keyboard.
You can also insert this symbol in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Google Docs if you use one of the Microsoft Office or Google apps.
Below you’ll find several methods for accessing this symbol, including keyboard shortcuts and methods utilizing MS Office and Google Docs’ built-in navigation systems.
The Wheel of Dharma Alt Code (Keyboard Shortcut)
The Wheel of Dharma Alt Code is Alt + 9784.
Note: This Alt Code shortcut works in Microsoft Word for Windows only.
This Alt code method can be used to type this symbol by holding down the Alt key while typing 9784 on the separate numeric keypad on the right side of the keyboard.
Below is a detailed step-by-step guide you may use to type the Symbol for Wheel of Dharma with your keyboard.
- Open your Microsoft Word document where you need to type this symbol.
- Place your cursor in the document where you need to type this symbol.
- On the keyboard, press down the Alt key with one hand.
- As you hold down the Alt key, use your other hand to press the Wheel of Dharma symbol Alt Code (9784).
- Now release the Alt key.
After you release the Alt key, the symbol (☸) will immediately appear precisely where you place the cursor.
Insert Wheel of Dharma Symbol in Word/Excel/PowerPoint
Using this simple mouse navigation, you can quickly insert the Wheel of Dharma into Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, or PowerPoint.
The steps below will show you how to insert this symbol in Word, Excel, or PowerPoint.
- Open your Word or Excel, or PowerPoint document.
- Go to the Insert tab.
- On the far-right section, you’ll see the Symbols group. Select Symbol > More Symbols.
The Symbol window will appear as below.
- The symbol (☸) can be found in this window. To find it quickly, change the font to Segoe UI Symbol then type 2638 in the Character code: box. The Wheel of Dharma sign will be selected as soon as you type the code.
- Insert it into your Word document by clicking the Insert button.
- Close the Symbol dialog.
These are the steps for inserting the Wheel of Dharma symbol (☸) and any other symbol in Microsoft Word or other Office apps on Windows and Mac OS.
Wheel of Dharma Symbol In Google Docs
Google Docs is another text editor with which users may struggle to type or insert the Wheel of Dharma sign.
Meanwhile, Google Docs provides the most straightforward method for inserting symbols not found on the keyboard.
Without further ado, let’s get into it.
To get this Symbol in Google Docs:
- Launch Google Docs and position your cursor where the symbol will be inserted.
- Go to Insert > Special Characters.
The Insert special characters window will appear., which includes a search bar and a drawing pad.
- Using the Search bar, search for Wheel of Dharma. Then, double-click on the text Symbol in the search results to insert it into Google Docs.
- You can also draw the Wheel of Dharma Symbol using the drawing pad located below the search bar. If Google Docs recognizes the drawing, it will display the symbol and similar signs in the results box. Then double-click the symbol to insert it.
These steps are to insert this and any other symbol into Google Docs.
Wheel of Dharma Symbol on The Character Map (Windows)
In Windows, the Character Map is a tool that can be used to view characters in any installed font, determine what keyboard input (or Alt code) is used to type those characters, and copy characters to the clipboard instead of typing them with your keyboard.
This section will demonstrate how to use the Character Map tools to easily copy and paste this Symbol.
Without further ado, let’s get into it.
- Search for Character Map in the Windows Start menu.
- You should see the character Map appear in the search results. Click on it to launch it.
- When it’s open, go to the bottom left corner of the window and click to expand the Advance view options.
- To easily locate this symbol on the Character Map, change the Font to Segoe UI Symbol and search for the symbol name ( Wheel of Dharma) in the search box.
The symbol will be displayed for you to copy.
- To copy this symbol, double-click it, and it will be selected in the Characters to copy box. Then, click the Copy button to copy it to your clipboard.
- Place your cursor where you want the symbol and press Ctrl + V to paste it.
And there you have it.
You can take these steps to copy and paste the Wheel of Dharma symbol or other symbols on your Windows PC.
Adding Wheel of Dharma Symbol in HTML/CSS
The HTML code for the Wheel of Dharma symbol is ☸
The CSS code for the Wheel of Dharma Symbol is \2638
Symbols like the Wheel of Dharma that are not found on your keyboard can also be added in HTML using entities.
HTML entities are used to display invisible and reserved characters that would otherwise be read as HTML code. It’s in the form of a string of text that starts with an ampersand (&) and ends with a semicolon (;).
To add the Wheel of Dharma Symbol to an HTML page, you can use its entity name or number (decimal or hexadecimal reference) as shown in the example below:
// html example
<span> ☸ </span>
To display the Wheel of Dharma from CSS, you can use a CSS shortcode or CSS entity, as shown in the example below:
// css example
span {
content: "\2638";
}
Conclusion
Most people have difficulty typing or inserting this symbol. So, we’ve broken down the various methods and steps required to type or get it into your documents.
And as you can see above, we’ve attempted to cover as much information about the Wheel of Dharma text Symbol as possible.
Thank you for taking the time to go through this blog.