U+232B "" Erase to the Left Unicode Character

Unicode Version 18.0

Source: Noto Sans Symbols 2 Source: Browser Default

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

Code Point
U+232B
Name
Erase to the Left
Unicode 1.0 Name
Delete to the Left Key

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