Symbol For Shift Out Symbol
␎ (U+240E) represents the Shift Out control function used to switch character sets.
U+240E
␎ is a Unicode character labeled “SYMBOL FOR SHIFT OUT” (U+240E) in the Technical & Computer category. It visually denotes a control action rather than a printable letter. This page helps you copy the symbol and use it correctly in text and code.
Symbol For Shift Out Symbol Meaning
The character ␎ is the “Symbol for Shift Out” (Unicode U+240E). In communication and text systems, Shift Out is a control function used to switch from one character set to another (often returning later with Shift In). Unicode provides visible symbols for these otherwise non-printing control codes so documents and technical text can describe or display them clearly. You’ll most often see ␎ in documentation, character-set descriptions, legacy encoding discussions, terminal/control-code references, and educational materials where control behavior must be shown as text.
Common uses
- •Documenting legacy control codes in technical manuals or specs
- •Labeling character set switching steps in encoding or terminal guides
- •Annotating logs or examples that include Shift Out behavior
- •Teaching character set concepts in developer documentation
- •Representing the Shift Out function in plain text where control codes can’t be embedded
Examples
␎ Symbol for Shift Out (U+240E)
- ␎Use ␎ to switch to the alternate character set.
- ␎After receiving ␎, the decoder changes character mapping.
- ␎In this stream, ␎ appears before the encoded payload.
- ␎The standard names the control function as Shift Out (␎).
- ␎When documenting the protocol, include ␎ as a visible marker.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+240E | |
| HTML Entity | ␎ | |
| HTML Code | ␎ | |
| CSS | \240E | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9230 | |
| Decimal | 9230 |
How to type Symbol For Shift Out Symbol (␎)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9230 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 240E then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 240E. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 240e, 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 Shift Out” (U+240E), representing the Shift Out control function used to switch character sets.
Is ␎ a printable character or a control code?
It’s a printable Unicode character that acts as a visible symbol for a control function (Shift Out). The underlying behavior is the control action described by the symbol.
How can I copy ␎ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ␎ . (This corresponds to U+240E.)
How do I write ␎ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\240E. JavaScript escape: \\u{240E}.