Return Symbol
The ⏎ RETURN SYMBOL visually represents a “return” or “enter” key in text and UI labels.
U+23CE
The ⏎ symbol (U+23CE) is a technical, typographic character used to indicate a return/enter action. It’s commonly used in interfaces, documentation, and instructions where you want the “Enter” idea to be visually clear.
Return Symbol Symbol Meaning
⏎ is the “RETURN SYMBOL” (Unicode U+23CE), a character designed to resemble the return/enter key. In practice, it’s used to communicate that the user should press Enter/Return, or that a line break/confirmation action occurs. Unlike a literal newline in programming, it’s primarily a visual cue inside text, buttons, shortcuts, or instructions. Because it’s a dedicated Unicode symbol rather than a control character, it won’t behave like an actual “Enter” key by itself, but it helps readers understand the intended action quickly in UI copy, help text, and documentation.
Common uses
- •Labeling keyboard actions like “Press ⏎ to submit” in help text
- •Documenting shortcuts and prompts in software manuals and README files
- •Designing UI hints and tooltips that reference the Enter/Return key
- •Creating readable chat or command examples where an action triggers submission
- •Typography for instructions in forms, onboarding, and onboarding modals
Examples
⏎ Return Symbol (U+23CE)
- ⏎Press ⏎ to submit.
- ⏎Hit ⏎ to continue.
- ⏎Type your message and press ⏎.
- ⏎Confirm with ⏎.
- ⏎After entering the command, press ⏎.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+23CE | |
| HTML Entity | ⏎ | |
| HTML Code | ⏎ | |
| CSS | \23CE | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9166 | |
| Decimal | 9166 |
How to type Return Symbol (⏎)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9166 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 23CE then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 23CE. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 23ce, 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 Return Symbol symbol mean?
⏎ is the “RETURN SYMBOL” (Unicode U+23CE), a character designed to resemble the return/enter key. In practice, it’s used to communicate that the user should press Enter/Return, or that a line break/confirmation action occurs. Unlike a literal newline in programming, it’s primarily a visual cue inside text, buttons, shortcuts, or instructions. Because it’s a dedicated Unicode symbol rather than a control character, it won’t behave like an actual “Enter” key by itself, but it helps readers understand the intended action quickly in UI copy, help text, and documentation.
Is ⏎ the same as a real newline in code?
No. ⏎ is a visible Unicode character used as a “return/enter” cue. It doesn’t automatically behave like a newline/control character in most contexts.
What is the Unicode for the Return Symbol?
The symbol is ⏎ and its Unicode code point is U+23CE.
How can I include ⏎ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⏎.
How do I type ⏎ using CSS or JavaScript escapes?
CSS escape: \23CE. JavaScript escape: \u{23CE}.