Undo 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 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9100 | |
| Decimal | 9100 |
How to type Undo Symbol (⎌)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9100 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 238C then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 238C. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 238c, 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 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.