Alternative Key Symbol
The ⎇ Alternative Key Symbol (U+2387) indicates an alternative or secondary key in technical or UI contexts.
U+2387
⎇ is the Alternative Key Symbol (Unicode U+2387). It’s mainly used in technical writing and user-interface text to suggest an alternative key or modifier. You can copy it directly, or use the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
Alternative Key Symbol Symbol Meaning
The ⎇ character is a Unicode “Alternative Key Symbol” (U+2387) from the Technical & Computer category. In many interfaces and documentation styles, it functions as a compact way to label an alternative key, modifier, or secondary shortcut. For example, it may appear in keyboard shortcut explanations, help screens, or UI labels where the “alternative” action is triggered by a different key than the primary one. Like many technical symbols, it has limited general-purpose cultural meaning; its value is mostly in clear, consistent keyboard- and software-related labeling.
Common uses
- •Labeling keyboard shortcuts that use an alternative or secondary key
- •Indicating a modifier key in UI help text and settings pages
- •Annotating instructions in technical documentation and manuals
- •Designing icons or typographic indicators for shortcut hints in software
- •Enhancing readability in developer-focused readme files and command guides
Examples
⎇ Alternative Key Symbol (U+2387)
- ⎇Press ⎇ + K to open the quick panel.
- ⎇Use ⎇ to switch to the alternative view.
- ⎇Shortcut: ⎇ + Enter confirms the change.
- ⎇Hold ⎇ while selecting to use the secondary option.
- ⎇In this dialog, ⎇ toggles advanced settings.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2387 | |
| HTML Entity | ⎇ | |
| HTML Code | ⎇ | |
| CSS | \2387 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9095 | |
| Decimal | 9095 |
How to type Alternative Key Symbol (⎇)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9095 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2387 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2387. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2387, 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 ⎇ symbol mean?
⎇ is the Unicode Alternative Key Symbol. It’s typically used to indicate an alternative or secondary key/modifier in technical documentation and UI shortcut hints.
How do I copy the ⎇ symbol?
You can copy it directly from this page as the character ⎇, or use an escape form like ⎇ (HTML), \2387 (CSS), or \u{2387} (JavaScript).
What is the Unicode code point for ⎇?
The Unicode code point is U+2387.
Which category does ⎇ belong to?
It belongs to the “Technical & Computer” category.