Caret Symbol
‸ is a punctuation caret-like character (U+2038) often used to add emphasis or indicate omission.
U+2038
The symbol ‸ is named “CARET” in Unicode (U+2038). It’s a punctuation mark you may use when you want a compact caret-style glyph in plain text. Below you’ll find copy options and practical ways to use it.
Caret Symbol Meaning
‸ (Unicode U+2038) is a caret punctuation character. Visually, it resembles a caret mark and is commonly used as a typographic accent in plain text—especially in drafts, UI mockups, or text annotations where a caret-like indicator fits. Depending on context, it can suggest emphasis, point to a spot, or act as a subtle “marker” character without implying a specific programming operation. It is not the same as the ASCII caret (^), so if you need the standard caret you should use ^ instead. For web use, you can insert it via its HTML entity or Unicode escapes provided on this page.
Common uses
- •Emphasizing a word or phrase in plain-text messages or editor notes
- •Marking an insertion point or pointer in drafts and reviews
- •Creating consistent UI annotations in text-based interfaces
- •Designing typography samples or symbol icons in documentation
- •Indicating omission or a “missing” segment in templates
Examples
‸ Caret (U+2038) Symbol
- ‸Check the value here: ‸ then compare with the reference.
- ‸I’ll insert the note at ‸ after the heading.
- ‸Typo flagged: remove the extra space ‸ before “total”.
- ‸Use the caret-style marker ‸ for annotations in this section.
- ‸Replace the placeholder ‸ with the final ID.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2038 | |
| HTML Entity | ‸ | |
| HTML Code | ‸ | |
| CSS | \2038 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8248 | |
| Decimal | 8248 |
How to type Caret Symbol (‸)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8248 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2038 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2038. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2038, 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 the Caret symbol mean?
‸ (Unicode U+2038) is a caret punctuation character. Visually, it resembles a caret mark and is commonly used as a typographic accent in plain text—especially in drafts, UI mockups, or text annotations where a caret-like indicator fits. Depending on context, it can suggest emphasis, point to a spot, or act as a subtle “marker” character without implying a specific programming operation. It is not the same as the ASCII caret (^), so if you need the standard caret you should use ^ instead. For web use, you can insert it via its HTML entity or Unicode escapes provided on this page.
What is the Unicode code point for ‸?
The caret symbol ‸ is Unicode U+2038.
How do I insert ‸ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity ‸ (also written as ‸).
What is the difference between ‸ and the ASCII caret (^)?
‸ is a specific Unicode punctuation character (U+2038). The ASCII caret ^ is a different character; they may look similar but are not the same code point.
How can I use ‸ in JavaScript?
You can use the escape \\u{2038} in JavaScript string literals.