U+26BF "⚿" Squared Key Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
⚿
U+26BF "⚿" Squared Key is a typographic symbol that depicts a key enclosed within a square, primarily used in computing and technical contexts as a placeholder for a key input or as a visual representation of a cryptographic or authentication key. Its inclusion in the Unicode standard ensures consistent display across different platforms and systems, where it can serve as a metaphorical icon for security, access control, or encrypted data in user interfaces and documentation. Despite its specific meaning, the Squared Key is rarely seen in everyday text and is most often utilized in specialized fields such as software development, information technology, and interface design.
General Properties
| Code Point | U+26BF |
| Version Added | 5.2 |
| Name | Squared Key |
| Block | Miscellaneous Symbols |
| General Category | Other Symbol |
| Canonical Combining Class | Not Reordered |
| Bidirectional Class | Other Neutral |
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding | ⚿ |
| HTML Hex Encoding | ⚿ |
| UTF-8 Encoding | 0xE2 0x9A 0xBF |
| UTF-16 Encoding | 0x26BF |
| UTF-32 Encoding | 0x000026BF |
| C/C++/Java Escape | \u26bf |