Undo Symbol Symbol
The ⎌ character represents the undo action in a compact technical form.
U+238C
⎌ is the Undo Symbol (Unicode U+238C). It’s commonly used in software UI, documentation, and keyboard/help text where you want to indicate reversing an action.
Undo Symbol Symbol Meaning
⎌ is the Unicode character named “UNDO SYMBOL” (U+238C). In practice, it signals “undo” or “revert the previous step,” similar to a typical undo button in editors, terminals, and apps. Because it’s a dedicated symbol, it can communicate the action without needing extra words, helping keep buttons and labels short. Designers often use it for toolbar icons, menu items, or keyboard shortcuts documentation. Developers can also use it in text-based UIs or logs to mark that a user action has been undone or that an undo option is available.
Common uses
- •Labeling an Undo button or menu item in a UI
- •Indicating an undo keyboard shortcut in help screens
- •Marking reversed actions in application logs or status text
- •Using as an icon-like character in terminal or command output
- •Writing concise instructions in technical documentation
Examples
⎌ Undo Symbol
- ⎌Press ⎌ to undo the last change.
- ⎌Edit > ⎌ Undo
- ⎌History: ⎌ reverted the previous action.
- ⎌Shortcut: Ctrl+Z (⎌)
- ⎌Use ⎌ to roll back the last step.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+238C | |
| HTML Entity | ⎌ | |
| HTML Code | ⎌ | |
| CSS | \238C |
FAQ
What does the Undo Symbol symbol mean?
⎌ is the Unicode character named “UNDO SYMBOL” (U+238C). In practice, it signals “undo” or “revert the previous step,” similar to a typical undo button in editors, terminals, and apps. Because it’s a dedicated symbol, it can communicate the action without needing extra words, helping keep buttons and labels short. Designers often use it for toolbar icons, menu items, or keyboard shortcuts documentation. Developers can also use it in text-based UIs or logs to mark that a user action has been undone or that an undo option is available.
What is the Unicode code point for ⎌?
⎌ is Unicode U+238C.
How can I copy the symbol in HTML?
Use the HTML entity ⎌.
What escapes can I use in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\238C. JavaScript escape: \\u{238C}.
Is ⎌ used only for undo in software?
Its most common purpose is indicating undo/revert actions in UI labels and instructions, though you can use it anywhere you want a clear “undo” symbol.