Earth Ground Symbol
The ⏚ symbol represents an earth/ground connection in technical and computer contexts.
U+23DA
⏚ is the Earth Ground symbol (Unicode U+23DA). It’s commonly used to label grounding or reference connections in diagrams, UI labels, and technical writing. Use it wherever you need a clear grounding indicator.
Earth Ground Symbol Meaning
⏚ (EARTH GROUND, U+23DA) denotes an earth grounding or protective earth reference in technical contexts. You’ll often see it in electrical, electronics, networking, and safety-related documentation to indicate where a component is connected to earth. In software documentation and user interfaces, it can also be used as an icon-like marker for “ground” or “earth” terminals. Because it has a specific technical meaning, it works best when used consistently next to text such as “ground,” “earth,” “protective earth,” or “chassis ground.” When copying, ensure your target font supports U+23DA for reliable display.
Common uses
- •Labeling a ground/earth terminal on wiring or circuit descriptions
- •Annotating hardware diagrams in manuals and troubleshooting guides
- •Indicating grounding status or connection type in technical UI text
- •Marking “earth ground” in documentation for instrumentation and test setups
- •Using as a status icon in engineering notes and schematic callouts
Examples
⏚ Earth Ground Symbol
- ⏚Connect the shield to ⏚ Earth Ground.
- ⏚Verify the chassis is bonded to ⏚.
- ⏚This terminal is ⏚ (earth ground reference).
- ⏚Ground the instrument using ⏚ before testing.
- ⏚Label: ⏚ Earth Ground.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+23DA | |
| HTML Entity | ⏚ | |
| HTML Code | ⏚ | |
| CSS | \23DA | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9178 | |
| Decimal | 9178 |
How to type Earth Ground Symbol (⏚)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9178 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 23DA then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 23DA. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 23da, 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 ⏚ (Earth Ground) mean?
It represents an earth/ground reference or connection, commonly used in technical and electrical contexts.
What is the Unicode code point for ⏚?
⏚ is Unicode U+23DA.
How can I copy ⏚ into my document or design tool?
Copy the character directly from this page. For code or HTML, you can use its entity form or the Unicode escapes.
Will ⏚ display correctly everywhere?
Most modern systems support it, but display depends on the font. If it doesn’t render, try a different font or verify Unicode support.