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Roman Numeral VII (7) Symbol (Ⅶ)
The number 7 in Roman numerals is VII — copy the single character Ⅶ here.
Roman Numeral VII (7) codes
| Code | Value |
|---|---|
| Unicode code point | U+2166 |
| Unicode name | Roman Numeral Seven |
| HTML named entity | None — use the decimal or hex code below |
| HTML decimal | Ⅶ |
| HTML hex | Ⅶ |
| CSS content code | \2166 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2166 |
| Windows Alt code | No standard Alt code — copy it from the card above |
Roman Numeral VII (7) variants (9)
9 related glyphs — click any tile to copy it. Tiles with a page open that symbol's own page.
Meaning & usage
Roman numeral VII is the number 7. It is built by adding I's around the anchors V (5) and X (10): numerals after an anchor add on, as in VII.
Unicode gives VII its own single character (Ⅶ), so it pastes as one glyph instead of separate letters — ideal for chapter headings, outlines, clock faces and lists. See the Roman numerals hub page for the full chart to 100.
Examples in use
- Chapter VII of the novel
- Part VII of the report
- Level VII difficulty
How to type the roman numeral vii (7)
Windows
There is no Alt code or direct key for Ⅶ. In Microsoft Word, type 2166 and press Alt+X to convert it. Everywhere else, click the Copy button at the top of this page and paste it (Ctrl+V) — that always works.
Mac
There is no Option-key shortcut for Ⅶ on a Mac. Open the Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space, search for "Roman Numeral VII (7)", and double-click to insert — or copy it from this page.
iPhone & Android
Most phone keyboards have no built-in key for Ⅶ. Open this page on your phone, tap Copy, then paste it into your message or bio. (On Android, Gboard's emoji search finds some symbols by name.)
Linux
Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2166 and press Enter (works in most GTK apps and terminals with IBus). Or copy it from this page.
Frequently asked questions
How do I type Ⅶ on a keyboard?
There is no key for it. Copy Ⅶ from this page, or in Word type 2166 then press Alt+X.
What number is VII?
VII is 7 in Roman numerals.
Why does Ⅶ sometimes show as a box or question mark?
The box (called tofu) means the device or font viewing it has no drawing for U+2166 (Roman Numeral Seven). The character itself is fine — try a different font or a newer device, or use one of the variants on this page.
Is the Roman Numeral VII (7) free to use?
Yes. Ⅶ is a standard Unicode text character published in the Unicode Character Database. You may use it in personal and commercial documents, designs and products without permission or payment.
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Data: Unicode Character Database · Page updated 2026-11-13