U+2422 · Control Pictures
Blank Symbol ␢
Blank Symbol is the Unicode character U+2422 (official name “BLANK SYMBOL”) from the Control Pictures block. It belongs to SymbolHero’s technical & keyboard symbols collection. Copy it with the button, or use the codes and keyboard methods below to type it yourself.
UnicodeU+2422
HTML␢
␢U+2422
Character codes
| Unicode code point | U+2422 | |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 9250 | |
| HTML (hex) | ␢ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ␢ | |
| CSS | \2422 | |
| JavaScript | \u2422 | |
| Python | \u2422 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 90 A2 | |
| UTF-16 | 2422 | |
| URL-encoded | %E2%90%A2 |
Character details
| Official name | BLANK SYMBOL |
|---|---|
| Unicode block | Control Pictures |
| General category | Other Symbol (So) |
| SymbolHero category | Technical & Keyboard Symbols |
| Emoji | No |
How to type ␢
Windows
- In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type
2422then press Alt + X. - Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “blank symbol”, then Select and Copy.
Mac
- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “blank symbol”, and double-click the result.
- With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type
2422.
iPhone & Android
- Tap Copy at the top of this page, then long-press where you want it and choose Paste.
Docs & web
- Google Docs: Insert → Special characters, then search “blank symbol” or enter
U+2422. - HTML:
␢ - Excel / Google Sheets:
=UNICHAR(9250)
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Questions
What is the Unicode for ␢?
It is U+2422 (BLANK SYMBOL), decimal 9250.
Is there a Windows Alt code for it?
No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 2422 then Alt+X, or copy it from this page.
How do I type it on a Mac?
There is no built-in Option shortcut. Use the Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space) and search “blank symbol”, or copy it from this page.
What is the HTML code?
Use the numeric reference ␢ (or ␢). There is no named entity.