Smile Symbol
⌣ (SMILE) is a small, curved smile mark used to convey a light, friendly mood.
U+2323
The symbol ⌣ is commonly referred to as a “SMILE”. It’s a compact way to add a friendly expression in plain text, labels, and UI hints. Below you’ll find meaning, usage ideas, and easy copy variations.
Smile Symbol Meaning
⌣ (U+2323), also known as “SMILE”, is a typographic smile-like mark. Because it’s compact and technical in appearance, it’s often used as a lightweight mood indicator rather than a full emoji. You’ll see it in informal messages, playful UI text, usernames, and status indicators to suggest friendliness, approval, or a gentle “wink-like” tone. Its exact look can vary slightly by font, but the intention stays the same: a subtle positive expression that works well where emoji support is limited or you want a minimalist symbol.
Common uses
- •Add a subtle friendly mood to chat messages or comments
- •Use in UI microcopy (tooltips, labels) to indicate a positive state
- •Decorate usernames, handles, or short bios with a minimalist expression
- •Represent “smile” in plain-text art or lightweight signatures
- •Use in design mockups where full emoji style would be inconsistent
Examples
⌣ SMILE symbol
- ⌣Thanks for your help ⌣
- ⌣All set—good to go ⌣
- ⌣Let me know if you need anything ⌣
- ⌣Looks great on my end ⌣
- ⌣Have a nice day ⌣
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2323 | |
| HTML Entity | ⌣ | |
| HTML Code | ⌣ | |
| CSS | \2323 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8995 | |
| Decimal | 8995 |
How to type Smile Symbol (⌣)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8995 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2323 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2323. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2323, 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 Smile symbol mean?
⌣ (U+2323), also known as “SMILE”, is a typographic smile-like mark. Because it’s compact and technical in appearance, it’s often used as a lightweight mood indicator rather than a full emoji. You’ll see it in informal messages, playful UI text, usernames, and status indicators to suggest friendliness, approval, or a gentle “wink-like” tone. Its exact look can vary slightly by font, but the intention stays the same: a subtle positive expression that works well where emoji support is limited or you want a minimalist symbol.
What is the Unicode code point for ⌣?
The symbol ⌣ is Unicode U+2323.
How do I use ⌣ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ⌣.
What CSS escape can I use for this symbol?
Use the CSS escape: \\2323.
Will ⌣ look the same in every font?
Not always—its exact appearance can vary by font, but it will generally remain a small smile-like mark.