U+232B "⌫" Erase to the Left Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+232B "⌫" Erase to the Left is a graphical symbol that represents the function of deleting or erasing the character immediately to the left of the cursor or insertion point, commonly found on keyboard keys where it is often labeled "Backspace" or "Delete." This character is part of the Miscellaneous Technical block of Unicode and is used in documentation, user interfaces, and technical contexts to visually indicate the backspace action without relying on text labels. Its design typically shows a leftward-pointing arrow with a small solid block or bar at its base, signifying the removal of content moving backwards. While it primarily serves a descriptive purpose in computing and typography, it also appears in diagrams or manuals to clarify editing operations.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
⌫ |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
⌫ |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xE2 0x8C 0xAB |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0x232B |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x0000232B |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\u232b |
Unicode Properties