U+2396 "⎖" Decimal Separator Key Symbol Unicode Character
Unicode Version 18.0
Source: Browser Default
U+2396 "⎖" Decimal Separator Key Symbol is a graphical representation used primarily in technical documentation and user interface illustrations to denote a key on a calculator or numeric keypad that inserts a decimal separator, such as a period or comma, depending on locale conventions. It belongs to the Miscellaneous Technical block of Unicode, which contains symbols for various specialized applications. This character allows designers and writers to clearly indicate the decimal point function without relying on language-specific text, making it useful in multilingual manuals or diagrams for electronic devices. Its inclusion in the Unicode standard ensures consistent display across different platforms and fonts.
General Properties
Code Point
U+2396
Name
Decimal Separator Key Symbol
Encodings
HTML Decimal Encoding
⎖
HTML Hex Encoding
⎖
UTF-8 Encoding
0xE2 0x8E 0x96
UTF-16 Encoding
0x2396
UTF-32 Encoding
0x00002396
C/C++/Java Escape
\u2396
Unicode Properties
Numeric Value
NaN
Script Extensions
Common