␀
U+2400 SYMBOL FOR NULL
Control Pictures · Other symbol
| Name | SYMBOL FOR NULL |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+2400 |
| Decimal | 9216 |
| Block | Control Pictures |
| Category | Other symbol (So) |
| UTF-8 | E2 90 80 |
| UTF-16 | 2400 |
| UTF-32 | 00002400 |
| HTML | ␀ ␀ |
| CSS | \2400 |
| JavaScript | \u2400 |
| Python | \u2400 |
| URL-encoded | %E2%90%80 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the character U+2400?
U+2400 ␀ is officially named SYMBOL FOR NULL. It belongs to the Control Pictures block and the category Other symbol.
How do I type ␀?
Windows (Word, WordPad): type 2400, then press Alt+X. Linux (GTK/IBus): Ctrl+Shift+U 2400, then Space. macOS: enable the “Unicode Hex Input” keyboard, hold Option and type 2400. 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 90 80. In UTF-16: 2400.