Symbol For End Of Text Symbol
␃ (U+2403) is the “End of Text” control-style symbol used to mark a text termination point.
U+2403
The symbol ␃ is named the SYMBOL FOR END OF TEXT and has Unicode code point U+2403. It’s mainly used in technical contexts to represent an end-of-message or end-of-text marker. On this page you can copy the character and find reliable escape forms.
Symbol For End Of Text Symbol Meaning
␃ is the Unicode character “SYMBOL FOR END OF TEXT” (U+2403). It is a visible representation of a control concept used in text protocols and data streams: indicating that the current text ends. In practice, you’ll most often encounter it in technical documentation, logs, or debugging materials where characters that are normally control codes must be shown explicitly. Designers and developers sometimes use it as a visual placeholder or marker in mockups that demonstrate where a transmission would stop. When used in user-facing text, it’s typically better suited to developer tools, system messages, or educational examples rather than casual writing.
Common uses
- •Documenting text or message boundaries in protocol or systems documentation
- •Annotating logs or debugging output where an end-of-text marker is useful
- •Building UI mockups that show where a message terminates (technical dashboards)
- •Writing developer tutorials about Unicode control representations
- •Using as a symbolic placeholder in templates for structured text formats
Examples
␃ End of Text Symbol (U+2403)
- ␃Message received: “Hello” ␃
- ␃End of text reached ␃
- ␃Packet payload complete ␃
- ␃Stream boundary marker ␃
- ␃Terminating the current text segment ␃
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2403 | |
| HTML Entity | ␃ | |
| HTML Code | ␃ | |
| CSS | \2403 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9219 | |
| Decimal | 9219 |
How to type Symbol For End Of Text Symbol (␃)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9219 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2403 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2403. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2403, 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?
␃ is the “SYMBOL FOR END OF TEXT” (Unicode U+2403), used to represent the idea of an end-of-text marker in a visible, copyable form.
How do I copy ␃ into my project?
You can copy the character directly, or use its Unicode escapes: CSS \\2403, HTML entity ␃, JavaScript \\u{2403}.
Is ␃ a common punctuation mark?
No. It’s primarily technical and may be confusing in normal writing. It’s best used in developer-facing text, documentation, or UI concepts.
What is the Unicode code point for ␃?
The Unicode code point is U+2403.