Symbol For Escape Symbol
␛ is the Unicode “SYMBOL FOR ESCAPE”, used to represent the Escape character in technical text.
U+241B
␛ is the Unicode character named “SYMBOL FOR ESCAPE” (U+241B). It’s commonly used in technical documentation to show the Escape key or escape control behavior. Use the copy and code snippets below to insert it reliably.
Symbol For Escape Symbol Meaning
The character ␛ is Unicode “SYMBOL FOR ESCAPE” with code point U+241B. It visually indicates an Escape character (often associated with the Escape key or an ESC control in terminals and protocols). Because it’s a graphic symbol rather than a literal control byte, it’s useful in plain text explanations, UI mockups, and logs where you want to clearly communicate “escape” without changing the underlying data. In documentation, it can help readers understand sequences like “press Escape” or “start escape handling” without ambiguity.
Common uses
- •Indicating the Escape key in help text, keyboard tips, and accessibility instructions
- •Documenting escape sequences in terminal or protocol walkthroughs
- •Labeling UI elements or buttons related to cancel/exit behavior in technical apps
- •Writing debugging notes and logs that describe escape-mode handling
- •Teaching or describing control characters in developer documentation
Examples
␛ Escape Symbol (U+241B) — Copy & Use
- ␛Press ␛ to exit the menu.
- ␛An escape sequence starts with ␛.
- ␛In terminal mode, ␛ toggles escape handling.
- ␛Use ␛ when you need to cancel the current action.
- ␛The log shows ␛ before the control sequence.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+241B | |
| HTML Entity | ␛ | |
| HTML Code | ␛ | |
| CSS | \241B |
FAQ
What does the Symbol For Escape symbol mean?
The character ␛ is Unicode “SYMBOL FOR ESCAPE” with code point U+241B. It visually indicates an Escape character (often associated with the Escape key or an ESC control in terminals and protocols). Because it’s a graphic symbol rather than a literal control byte, it’s useful in plain text explanations, UI mockups, and logs where you want to clearly communicate “escape” without changing the underlying data. In documentation, it can help readers understand sequences like “press Escape” or “start escape handling” without ambiguity.
What character is ␛?
␛ is the Unicode “SYMBOL FOR ESCAPE” with code point U+241B.
How do I copy ␛ into my HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ␛.
What is the CSS escape for this symbol?
CSS escape: \\241B.
How do I include ␛ in JavaScript strings?
Use the JavaScript escape: \\u{241B}.