0x2318

0x2318 is the hexadecimal encoding of the Unicode code point U+2318, which represents the Place of Interest Sign. The character is commonly rendered as the symbol ⌘ and is part of the Unicode Standard’s Miscellaneous Technical block (approximately U+2300 to U+23FF). In decimal terms, 0x2318 equals 8984.

In practical use, U+2318 is best known as the Command key symbol on Apple keyboards. It has been adopted in macOS and related documentation to denote the Command modifier key, and it frequently appears in user interface elements, shortcuts, and help materials to indicate a command-based action. The symbol is also used more broadly as a graphical indicator of a function or action in software design, though its primary association remains with the Command key on Apple platforms.

Rendering and typography can affect the symbol’s appearance: some fonts or systems may substitute a visually similar mark if the exact glyph is not available. Nevertheless, the code point U+2318 remains a stable, standardized encoding that enables consistent representation across fonts and platforms.

Overall, 0x2318 serves as a small but widely recognized symbol in computing, linking a historic signage glyph to contemporary keyboard conventions and user interface design.