The one name symbol on Facebook, commonly referred to as the feMale sign or Venus symbol ♀, can be a bit tricky to find and insert. This symbol is often used to indicate one’s gender identity or to show support for women’s rights and issues. On Facebook in particular, some users add the Venus symbol next to their names as a way to subtly indicate that they are female or identify as female.
While Facebook does not have a direct way to insert the Venus symbol from their text editor, there are a few different methods you can use to get this symbol to show up next to your name on the social media platform. In this comprehensive guide, we will walk through the different options for adding and displaying the one name or Venus symbol on Facebook profiles and posts.
Copy and Paste the Symbol
One of the easiest ways to get the one name or Venus symbol on Facebook is to simply copy and paste it. To do this:
- Find the Venus symbol ♀ in a document, website, or app that has the ability to insert symbols.
- Select and copy the symbol (ctrl + c on a PC, command + c on a Mac).
- Paste the symbol (ctrl + v on a PC, command + v on a Mac) into your Facebook name field, status update box, or comment section.
Once pasted into Facebook, the symbol should appear and function just like normal text. This allows you to add it seamlessly next to your name for your profile. Keep in mind you may need to re-paste the symbol periodically if it gets removed or reset.
Some common ways to easily access and copy the Venus symbol include:
- Microsoft Word and other word processing programs that allow you to insert symbols
- Website symbol copy-paste tools
- Some social media platforms like Instagram allow you to insert the symbol from the text editor
- On a Mac computer you can open the Symbols Viewer to find and copy it
- Certain smartphone keyboards like Gboard have the Venus symbol available to select
So if you have access to any of these tools, you can quickly copy the one name or feMale symbol and paste it into your Facebook profile or posts. This is the fastest and easiest method to get the symbol to show up in the platform.
Use Text Replacement
Another way to add the Venus symbol on Facebook is by setting up text replacement on your computer or smartphone device. This allows you to type a specific shortcut text that will automatically be replaced by the symbol you want.
Here is how to set up text replacement:
- On a Windows PC go to Settings > Devices > Typing and add a text replacement shortcut. For example create a shortcut “vm” that will be replaced by the symbol ♀.
- On a Mac go to System Preferences > Keyboard > Text and add a text replacement shortcut like above.
- On an iPhone or Android phone, go to your keyboard settings and find the text or symbol replacement option to add a shortcut.
- Now whenever you type your shortcut “vm” on Facebook, it will automatically change to the Venus symbol.
This makes it much faster to get the symbol to appear on Facebook versus having to copy/paste it every time. Just type your shortcut and text replacement does the work for you.
Keep in mind that text replacement is device specific, so you’ll need to set it up on each computer or phone that you use Facebook on in order to see the automated symbol replacement.
Use HTML Codes
HTML codes allow you to insert special characters using their unique code designations. To add the one name or Venus symbol using HTML:
- Find the HTML code for the symbol which is ♀.
- Type the code into your Facebook post, comment, name field etc. It will automatically convert to the ♀ symbol.
So a post with the HTML code would look like:
My name is Mary ♀
And it would automatically display as:
My name is Mary ♀
The benefit of the HTML code method is that it will reliably display the symbol exactly how you want it, without worrying about text replacement or copying/pasting. The downside is it can be a bit more complex to find and memorize the associated code.
There are many sites that provide lists of HTML codes for special characters and symbols that you can reference. Some keyboard apps also have the ability to bring up a menu of codes for easy insertion. As long as you have the code memorized or available to copy/paste, this method can work well.
Use Alt Codes
Similar to HTML codes, Alt codes allow you to type specific numeric key combinations that are replaced by symbols and special characters. To use Alt codes for the Venus symbol on Facebook:
- Enable Num Lock on your keyboard.
- Hold down the Alt key and type in the Alt code on your numeric keypad. The code for the one name/Venus symbol is 0184.
- Release the Alt key and the ♀ symbol will appear in your text field.
So it would look like:
- Num Lock on
- Hold Alt key
- Type 0184 on numeric keypad
- Release Alt
And the symbol will be inserted where your text cursor is located.
The pros of using Alt codes are that you don’t have to memorize a complex HTML code and it can be faster than copying/pasting after you get used to the key commands. The downsides are that you have to enable Num Lock each time, and it can only be done on a numeric keypad, not mobile devices.
Overall though, Alt codes provide a quick way to insert the Venus symbol from your laptop or desktop keyboard if memorizing the sequence.
Use a Specialized Keyboard App
For mobile Facebook users on iOS and Android devices, a handy way to access the one name symbol is through a specialized keyboard app. There are various free symbol and emoji keyboards available such as Symbol Keyboard, FancyKey, or Fonts that provide easy access to rare and special characters.
These symbol keyboard apps allow you to:
- Install them just like a normal keyboard
- Switch your active keyboard to the symbol keyboard within your device Settings or keyboard selection menu
- Browse symbols and characters to find and insert the Venus symbol
- Paste the symbol directly into your Facebook app
The advantage of these apps is they gather many special symbols, accented letters, and emoji into one easy-to-access location. So you can quickly get the Venus symbol without internet searches or memorization. Most also provide recently used symbols for even faster access once you’ve inserted the one name symbol once.
This makes symbol keyboards a very convenient option for mobile Facebook users who want to add special symbols and characters that the default keyboard lacks.
Use Facebook Name Symbols
Facebook has limited built-in symbol and icon options that can be added around your name from your About section on the web version. Unfortunately, the Venus symbol is not one of their default options. However, it is possible to use the available symbols to create something similar.
To access the symbol options:
- Go to your public profile page
- Click “Edit public details” by your name
- Click the pencil icon next to your name
- Select one of the symbol icons around your name
- You can also add multiple symbols around your name
While not an exact match, some users have created a combination of symbols to approximate the appearance of the one name or Venus symbol, such as:
- flower + moon symbols
- pink Venus symbol + star symbols
- sparkle + wave + pink circle symbols
This works best if you arrange the symbols on either side of your name to form a shape close to the ♀ symbol. It takes some trial and error, and more creative freedom than just inserting the exact symbol. But it is doable directly through Facebook’s built-in features.
Use Unicode Characters
Unicode is an computing standard that provides each letter, symbol, emoji, and special character a unique identifier. This allows these characters to be consistently represented across every device and program.
To add the Unicode Venus symbol to Facebook:
- Find the Unicode value for the symbol which is U+2640.
- Type the code using either the “U+” or hexadecimal format like “U+2640” or “♀” into your Facebook post.
- The code will automatically convert to the ♀ symbol when posted.
Unicode has the benefit of being universally recognized across platforms. But it does require finding the associated code for each symbol individually. Helpful tools for this are Unicode code conversion charts or symbol apps that provide the Unicode values.
Overall, Unicode gives you a standardized way to reliably insert the one name, Venus, or any other symbol with unique codes that work across all devices and programs.
Use Microsoft Character Map
Windows computers come with a pre-installed character map program that provides an interface to insert and copy special characters and symbols. To use it for the Venus symbol:
- Search for “character map” on your Windows computer and open the app.
- Scroll to find the Venus symbol in the character sets.
- Double click the symbol to select it and copy it to your clipboard
- Paste the symbol into Facebook from your clipboard
The Character Map has the advantage of being available on most Windows machines without needing to install additional programs or third-party keyboards. It does take some searching to find less common symbols like the Venus one. But overall provides an easy integrated way to find and access special characters.
Use Facebook Name Emojis
Facebook has name emojis that can be enabled to show an emoji next to your name in posts and comments. To set it up:
- Go to your Facebook Settings
- Click on Name Emoji
- Turn on the name emoji option
- Click on the emoji icon to select the emoji you want next to your name
Once configured, the emoji will automatically appear next to your name when you create posts and comments.
Unfortunately there is not currently a Venus symbol emoji available. But some creative alternatives could be to use the ♀ astrological symbol emoji or combinations like the pink circle emoji and star emoji to approximate the Venus icon.
This provides a purely emoji-based method to mimic the visual impact of the one name symbol, while only officially being supported Facebook emojis.
Conclusion
Adding the classic Venus or one name symbol on Facebook has many creative methods beyond just copying and pasting the icon. Everything from text shortcuts, HTML codes, specialized keyboard apps, combining existing Facebook symbols in creative ways, and Unicode characters can be used to get the ♀ to show up on your Facebook profile or posts.
Each approach has its own pros and cons based on convenience, technical know-how required, accessibility on mobile or desktop, and precision of the symbol results. Finding the option that works reliably for your specific device setup and personal preferences will ensure you can get the Venus symbol inserted seamlessly where you want it on Facebook.
With the various options covered here, you should now have several effective methods to add the symbolic ♀ to your name or posts on Facebook. Whichever technique fits your needs, you can now clearly display your female gender identity or support for women in a subtle yet visible way through this iconic and meaningful symbol.