Horizontal Tab Key Symbol
⭾ represents the horizontal tab key in a single, glanceable symbol.
U+2B7E
The symbol ⭾ is commonly used as a visual stand-in for the horizontal tab key. It can help you label keyboard shortcuts, UI hints, or documentation text without writing out the full term every time. Use it anywhere you need an easy-to-recognize tab indicator.
Horizontal Tab Key Symbol Meaning
⭾ is the Unicode character named “HORIZONTAL TAB KEY” (U+2B7E). It’s an arrow-like glyph that visually signals the horizontal tab action, which is often used in text formatting and user interfaces. In documentation, it can represent the Tab key specifically for horizontal movement/column alignment. In design or UI mockups, it can indicate navigation steps, indentation controls, or keyboard shortcut hints. In code-related writing, it may appear when describing how tab characters behave (for example, in text editors, prompts, or formatting guidelines).
Common uses
- •Labeling keyboard shortcuts and input hints in apps or tutorials
- •Indicating indentation or column-alignment behavior in documentation
- •Using as a visual cue in UI mockups for “tab to the next field” or “tab for spacing”
- •Adding clarity to accessibility or usability guides about keyboard navigation
- •Representing the horizontal tab character in developer notes or text formatting references
Examples
⭾ Horizontal Tab Key Symbol
- ⭾Press ⭾ to jump to the next option.
- ⭾Use ⭾ to align text into columns.
- ⭾In this editor, ⭾ inserts spacing for indentation.
- ⭾Tip: ⭾ works within lists and tables for alignment.
- ⭾Shortcut reference: ⭾ = horizontal tab.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2B7E | |
| HTML Entity | ⭾ | |
| HTML Code | ⭾ | |
| CSS | \2B7E | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11134 | |
| Decimal | 11134 |
How to type Horizontal Tab Key Symbol (⭾)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11134 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2B7E then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2B7E. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2b7e, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⭾ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does ⭾ mean?
⭾ is the “HORIZONTAL TAB KEY” symbol (Unicode U+2B7E), used to represent the horizontal tab action in text and UI hints.
How can I copy ⭾ into my work?
Copy the character directly as “⭾”, or paste the HTML entity “⭾” depending on where you’re entering content.
What’s the Unicode value for ⭾?
The Unicode codepoint is U+2B7E.
Can I use ⭾ in web and code contexts?
Yes. You can use the provided escapes such as the HTML entity (⭾), CSS escape (\\2B7E), or JavaScript escape (\\u{2B7E}).