Erase To The Right Symbol
⌦ indicates erasing content to the right of the cursor.
U+2326
⌦ is a technical symbol used to represent deleting text or content to the right. It’s commonly seen in UI labels, documentation, and developer references. Below you’ll find practical meanings and copy options.
Erase To The Right Symbol Meaning
The symbol ⌦ is named “ERASE TO THE RIGHT” (Unicode U+2326). It typically represents an action that removes characters or content starting at the current position and continuing to the right. In software and interface design, it can be used to describe keyboard behaviors such as delete-to-end or clearing text forward from the cursor. Because it’s a Unicode character under “Technical & Computer,” it’s also used in documentation, accessibility descriptions, and technical text where precise meaning is helpful. When used in writing, it usually signals a functional command rather than a decorative “delete” icon.
Common uses
- •Labeling a keyboard shortcut or command for “delete to end/right”
- •Annotating UI controls in documentation or help screens
- •Indicating an editor action in technical manuals and tutorials
- •Writing accessibility notes for text editing behaviors
- •Providing consistent icon-like meaning in developer comments and specs
Examples
⌦ Erase to the Right (U+2326)
- ⌦Press ⌦ to erase from the cursor to the right.
- ⌦The ⌦ command clears the remainder of the line.
- ⌦Select the text, then use ⌦ to remove it to the right.
- ⌦In this editor, ⌦ deletes everything after the caret.
- ⌦Shortcut reference: ⌦ = erase to the right.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2326 | |
| HTML Entity | ⌦ | |
| HTML Code | ⌦ | |
| CSS | \2326 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8998 | |
| Decimal | 8998 |
How to type Erase To The Right Symbol (⌦)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8998 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2326 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2326. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2326, 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?
⌦ means “Erase to the Right” and typically refers to deleting content from the cursor position toward the right.
What is the Unicode code point for ⌦?
The Unicode code point for ⌦ is U+2326.
How can I copy ⌦ for use on a website?
You can copy the character directly (⌦) or use the HTML entity ⌦ in your markup.
Is ⌦ a general delete symbol or a specific delete-to-right command?
It’s more specific: it represents the erase/delete action directed to the right of the current cursor position.