| HTML | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|
| ↵ |
↵↵U+21B5 |
Enter Symbol This symbol is used to indicate an enter operation, commonly found in computing to represent a carriage return or the function of the enter key on a keyboard. |
| ⏎ |
⏎U+23CE |
Enter Key Symbol Represents the enter or return key on a keyboard, used to execute commands or input text. |
| ⇧ |
⇧U+21E7 |
Shift Key Symbol Indicates the shift key on a keyboard, used to type capital letters or other alternate characters. |
| ⌫ |
⌫U+232B |
Backspace Symbol Used to represent the backspace key, which deletes characters to the left of the cursor. |
| ⌦ |
⌦U+2326 |
Delete Symbol Represents the delete key, which removes characters to the right of the cursor or the selected items. |
| ⇥ |
⇥U+21E5 |
Tab Symbol Indicates the tab key on a keyboard, used to insert a tab character or move the focus between fields in a form. |
What is the Enter Symbol?
The Enter Symbol, denoted as ↵, is widely used in computing to denote the action performed by the enter or return key on a keyboard. This key is essential for various operations such as submitting data, executing commands, or inserting a new line in text environments. It's also referred to as the "return key" in some contexts, highlighting its function of returning the cursor to the beginning of the next line or executing a command in a software application.
Interestingly, there are two types of "enter" actions in some text editors and word processors: the standard enter (or return), and "Shift + Enter." The latter is often used to insert a soft return or line break, which moves the cursor to the next line without creating a new paragraph or submitting a form. This distinction allows for more nuanced control over text formatting and command execution.
How to Type the Enter Symbol Using Keyboard Shortcuts, Alt Codes, and Unicode
- Windows: Most keyboards do not have a direct key for typing the Enter Symbol. It's often used symbolically in diagrams or designs rather than in text.
- Mac: Similar to Windows, the Enter Symbol is typically used for symbolic purposes and may not have a direct typing method.
- Unicode: The Unicode for the Enter Symbol is U+21B5. It can be inserted in some applications by typing "21B5" and then pressing Alt+X in Windows.
- HTML: Use
↵to insert the Enter Symbol in web content.
Symbols' Images
