Vertical Tab Key Symbol
⭿ is the Vertical Tab Key symbol, often used as a visual cue for a keyboard control or spacing action.
U+2B7F
The ⭿ character represents the “Vertical Tab Key.” It’s useful when you want to show a specific key or control in documentation, UI mockups, or teaching text. You can copy it directly or use its HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
Vertical Tab Key Symbol Meaning
⭿ is a single character whose Unicode name is “VERTICAL TAB KEY” (U+2B7F). As its name suggests, it visually denotes the vertical tab key rather than a general arrow or punctuation mark. In practice, it’s commonly used in instructions, keyboard charts, accessibility hints, and UI descriptions where you want a clear, glanceable indicator of a specific key. Designers may also use it as a decorative or informative glyph in interfaces that reference navigation, text formatting, or legacy spacing behavior. Because it’s a distinct symbol, it works best when the context specifically involves the vertical tab key.
Common uses
- •Keyboard shortcut guides and help pages that reference the vertical tab key
- •Documentation callouts showing how to navigate or format text using legacy controls
- •UI wireframes and mockups where a keyboard key needs to be displayed clearly
- •Educational materials or tutorials about control characters and input behavior
- •Chatbots and support responses that include readable key indicators
Examples
⭿ Vertical Tab Key Symbol
- ⭿Press ⭿ to insert a vertical tab.
- ⭿Shortcut: Alt + ⭿ (varies by application).
- ⭿Use ⭿ to move focus between editable fields.
- ⭿In some editors, ⭿ affects indentation spacing.
- ⭿Keyboard mapping: ⭿ = vertical tab key.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2B7F | |
| HTML Entity | ⭿ | |
| HTML Code | ⭿ | |
| CSS | \2B7F |
FAQ
What does the Vertical Tab Key symbol mean?
⭿ is a single character whose Unicode name is “VERTICAL TAB KEY” (U+2B7F). As its name suggests, it visually denotes the vertical tab key rather than a general arrow or punctuation mark. In practice, it’s commonly used in instructions, keyboard charts, accessibility hints, and UI descriptions where you want a clear, glanceable indicator of a specific key. Designers may also use it as a decorative or informative glyph in interfaces that reference navigation, text formatting, or legacy spacing behavior. Because it’s a distinct symbol, it works best when the context specifically involves the vertical tab key.
What is the Unicode name of ⭿?
The Unicode name is “VERTICAL TAB KEY” (U+2B7F).
How can I copy the symbol ⭿?
Copy it directly from this page. You can also paste it into editors, design tools, or web text fields.
What are the HTML and code-point options for this symbol?
HTML entity: ⭿. CSS escape: \\2B7F. JavaScript escape: \\u{2B7F}.
Is ⭿ the same as a regular tab or arrow?
No. It specifically represents the vertical tab key, not the typical horizontal tab key or general arrow directions.