␂
U+2402 SYMBOL FOR START OF TEXT
Control Pictures · Other symbol
| Name | SYMBOL FOR START OF TEXT |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+2402 |
| Decimal | 9218 |
| Block | Control Pictures |
| Category | Other symbol (So) |
| UTF-8 | E2 90 82 |
| UTF-16 | 2402 |
| UTF-32 | 00002402 |
| HTML | ␂ ␂ |
| CSS | \2402 |
| JavaScript | \u2402 |
| Python | \u2402 |
| URL-encoded | %E2%90%82 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the character U+2402?
U+2402 ␂ is officially named SYMBOL FOR START OF TEXT. It belongs to the Control Pictures block and the category Other symbol.
How do I type ␂?
Windows (Word, WordPad): type 2402, then press Alt+X. Linux (GTK/IBus): Ctrl+Shift+U 2402, then Space. macOS: enable the “Unicode Hex Input” keyboard, hold Option and type 2402. 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 82. In UTF-16: 2402.