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U+2421 · Control Pictures

Symbol for Delete ␡

Symbol for Delete is the Unicode character U+2421 (official name “SYMBOL FOR DELETE”) 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+2421
HTML␡
␡U+2421

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+2421
Decimal9249
HTML (hex)␡
HTML (decimal)␡
CSS\2421
JavaScript\u2421
Python\u2421
UTF-8 bytesE2 90 A1
UTF-162421
URL-encoded%E2%90%A1

Character details

Official nameSYMBOL FOR DELETE
Unicode blockControl Pictures
General categoryOther Symbol (So)
SymbolHero categoryTechnical & Keyboard Symbols
EmojiNo

How to type ␡

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 2421 then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “symbol for delete”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “symbol for delete”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 2421.

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 “symbol for delete” or enter U+2421.
  • HTML: ␡
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(9249)

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Questions

What is the Unicode for ␡?

It is U+2421 (SYMBOL FOR DELETE), decimal 9249.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 2421 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 “symbol for delete”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the numeric reference ␡ (or ␡). There is no named entity.