Symbol For End Of Transmission Block Symbol
␗ is the Unicode “End of Transmission Block” control symbol used in technical and computer-oriented contexts.
U+2417
␗ is a Unicode control symbol named “End of Transmission Block” (U+2417). It’s used to represent a specific kind of transmission boundary in technical text. If you’re documenting protocols or working with character sets, this symbol can help make control flow explicit.
Symbol For End Of Transmission Block Symbol Meaning
␗ (Unicode U+2417) is the “SYMBOL FOR END OF TRANSMISSION BLOCK” control character. It visually indicates that a transmission block has ended, which can be useful when writing or reviewing protocol logs, formatter specifications, or developer notes that include non-printing control concepts. In many documents, control symbols are included to show where communication segments start or stop without relying on invisible bytes. Use it when your text needs to reference this specific control signal clearly for readers and for accuracy in technical communication.
Common uses
- •Documenting communication protocol steps where a transmission block ends
- •Annotating logs or transcripts in developer notes for clarity about block boundaries
- •Writing specifications or test cases that reference control characters
- •Labeling sections in technical documentation where a transmission segment terminates
- •Including the symbol in formatted training materials about character/control codes
Examples
␗ End of Transmission Block (U+2417)
- ␗End of transmission block reached: ␗
- ␗Protocol note: transmit the block, then mark it with ␗
- ␗After the payload finishes, append ␗ to indicate the end boundary
- ␗In the debug transcript, the block terminator is shown as ␗
- ␗Test case expects the end-of-block marker ␗ after the header
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2417 | |
| HTML Entity | ␗ | |
| HTML Code | ␗ | |
| CSS | \2417 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9239 | |
| Decimal | 9239 |
How to type Symbol For End Of Transmission Block Symbol (␗)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9239 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2417 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2417. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2417, 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 Unicode “SYMBOL FOR END OF TRANSMISSION BLOCK” (U+2417), used to indicate the end of a transmission block in technical contexts.
How do I copy ␗ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ␗.
What is the Unicode code point for ␗?
The Unicode code point for ␗ is U+2417.
Is ␗ a printable character?
It’s displayed as a visible symbol, but it represents a control concept (“end of transmission block”) used in technical documentation and character-level descriptions.