Insertion Symbol
⎀ is the insertion symbol U+2380 used to indicate inserted content in technical or annotated text.
U+2380
The symbol ⎀ is known as the Insertion Symbol with Unicode code point U+2380. It’s useful when you want to explicitly mark inserted text, content, or operations in technical writing and editing workflows.
Insertion Symbol Symbol Meaning
The “Insertion Symbol” (⎀) is a technical character designed to represent insertion or inserted material. You’ll most often see it in contexts where text changes are annotated—such as drafts, markup notes, or documentation that distinguishes added content from surrounding text. It can also be used more generally to label an insertion step or to visually cue where new content belongs in a process description. Because it’s a dedicated Unicode character, it’s convenient for designers and developers who need a consistent symbol across platforms.
Common uses
- •Marking newly inserted text in edited documents or change logs
- •Labeling an “insert” step in technical documentation or instructions
- •Annotating revisions in drafts, comments, or review notes
- •Using as a visual cue in markup guides and developer instructions
- •Designing UI/help text that indicates content insertion
Examples
⎀ Insertion Symbol (U+2380) Copy & Unicode
- ⎀The term ⎀ “lookup” was inserted for clarity.
- ⎀Apply the transformation ⎀ before generating the output.
- ⎀In the revision, the phrase was ⎀ added between two sentences.
- ⎀Step 3: ⎀ Insert the new configuration block.
- ⎀Only lines marked ⎀ represent inserted content.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2380 | |
| HTML Entity | ⎀ | |
| HTML Code | ⎀ | |
| CSS | \2380 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9088 | |
| Decimal | 9088 |
How to type Insertion Symbol (⎀)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9088 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2380 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2380. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2380, 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 Insertion Symbol symbol mean?
The “Insertion Symbol” (⎀) is a technical character designed to represent insertion or inserted material. You’ll most often see it in contexts where text changes are annotated—such as drafts, markup notes, or documentation that distinguishes added content from surrounding text. It can also be used more generally to label an insertion step or to visually cue where new content belongs in a process description. Because it’s a dedicated Unicode character, it’s convenient for designers and developers who need a consistent symbol across platforms.
What is the Unicode code point for ⎀?
The insertion symbol ⎀ is U+2380.
How can I copy ⎀ into my text or design tool?
Copy the character directly from this page (⎀). It’s a single Unicode character.
What HTML entity can I use for ⎀?
Use the HTML entity: ⎀.
What escape sequences work in code?
CSS escape: \\2380. JavaScript escape: \\u{2380}.