␣
U+2423 OPEN BOX
Control Pictures · Other symbol
| Name | OPEN BOX |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+2423 |
| Decimal | 9251 |
| Block | Control Pictures |
| Category | Other symbol (So) |
| UTF-8 | E2 90 A3 |
| UTF-16 | 2423 |
| UTF-32 | 00002423 |
| HTML | ␣ ␣ |
| CSS | \2423 |
| JavaScript | \u2423 |
| Python | \u2423 |
| URL-encoded | %E2%90%A3 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the character U+2423?
U+2423 ␣ is officially named OPEN BOX. It belongs to the Control Pictures block and the category Other symbol.
How do I type ␣?
Windows (Word, WordPad): type 2423, then press Alt+X. Linux (GTK/IBus): Ctrl+Shift+U 2423, then Space. macOS: enable the “Unicode Hex Input” keyboard, hold Option and type 2423. 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 A3. In UTF-16: 2423.