⌥
U+2325 OPTION KEY
Miscellaneous Technical · Other symbol
| Name | OPTION KEY |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+2325 |
| Decimal | 8997 |
| Block | Miscellaneous Technical |
| Category | Other symbol (So) |
| UTF-8 | E2 8C A5 |
| UTF-16 | 2325 |
| UTF-32 | 00002325 |
| HTML | ⌥ ⌥ |
| CSS | \2325 |
| JavaScript | \u2325 |
| Python | \u2325 |
| URL-encoded | %E2%8C%A5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the character U+2325?
U+2325 ⌥ is officially named OPTION KEY. It belongs to the Miscellaneous Technical block and the category Other symbol.
How do I type ⌥?
Windows (Word, WordPad): type 2325, then press Alt+X. Linux (GTK/IBus): Ctrl+Shift+U 2325, then Space. macOS: enable the “Unicode Hex Input” keyboard, hold Option and type 2325. Or simply copy it from this page.
How do I write ⌥ in HTML?
As a numeric character reference ⌥ (decimal) or ⌥ (hexadecimal). In UTF-8 documents you can also insert the character directly.
How is ⌥ encoded in UTF-8?
In UTF-8 the character takes 3 bytes: E2 8C A5. In UTF-16: 2325.