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Symbol For Delete Square Checker Board Form Symbol

␧ represents the delete square checker board form as a technical Unicode symbol (U+2427).

U+2427

␧ (U+2427) is a technical Unicode symbol used to indicate a “delete” square checker-board form. It’s mainly used in digital documents, data displays, and specialized notation. This page helps you copy it reliably in text, HTML, and code.

Symbol For Delete Square Checker Board Form Symbol Meaning

␧ is the Unicode character titled “SYMBOL FOR DELETE SQUARE CHECKER BOARD FORM” (U+2427). As a technical symbol, it’s typically used in interfaces, documentation, or tooling to represent a delete action or placeholder presented in a checker-board “square” form. Because it belongs to the “Technical & Computer” category, you’ll most often encounter it in systems that need precise, non-ambiguous markers rather than in everyday writing. When you need the exact character, use the provided copy options, or reference its HTML entity (␧) or CSS/JavaScript escapes to ensure consistent rendering.

Common uses

  • •Marking a delete action in UI mockups or technical documentation
  • •Representing a “delete square” placeholder in software help text
  • •Using a specific Unicode symbol for system status or editing controls
  • •Embedding the character in plain-text logs or developer notes
  • •Indicating a checker-board delete form in accessibility or spec documents

Examples

␧ Delete Square Checker Board Form

  • ␧To remove the item, press ␧.
  • ␧Marked for deletion: ␧
  • ␧Current mode: ␧ (delete square form).
  • ␧Use ␧ to indicate the delete checker-board placeholder.
  • ␧History entry created: ␧

Variations

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Technical codes

UnicodeU+2427
HTML Entity␧
HTML Code␧
CSS\2427
Alt CodeAlt + 9255
Decimal9255

How to type Symbol For Delete Square Checker Board Form Symbol (␧)

On Windows

Hold Alt and type 9255 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2427 then press Alt + X.

On Mac

Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2427. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.

On Linux

Press Control + Shift + U, type 2427, 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 Symbol For Delete Square Checker Board Form symbol mean?

␧ is the Unicode character titled “SYMBOL FOR DELETE SQUARE CHECKER BOARD FORM” (U+2427). As a technical symbol, it’s typically used in interfaces, documentation, or tooling to represent a delete action or placeholder presented in a checker-board “square” form. Because it belongs to the “Technical & Computer” category, you’ll most often encounter it in systems that need precise, non-ambiguous markers rather than in everyday writing. When you need the exact character, use the provided copy options, or reference its HTML entity (␧) or CSS/JavaScript escapes to ensure consistent rendering.

What Unicode character is ␧?

␧ is the Unicode character “SYMBOL FOR DELETE SQUARE CHECKER BOARD FORM” with code point U+2427.

How can I copy ␧ into HTML?

Use the HTML entity: ␧.

What’s the CSS escape for ␧?

The CSS escape is \\2427.

What’s the JavaScript escape for ␧?

In JavaScript, you can use \\u{2427}.