0x23CE

0x23CE is the hexadecimal encoding of the Unicode code point U+23CE, which is named RETURN SYMBOL. It resides in the Unicode Misc Technical block (U+2300 to U+23FF) and is intended to symbolize the action of returning or pressing Enter in user interfaces, diagrams, and technical documentation. The symbol commonly appears in keyboards and UI diagrams to indicate the Enter or Return function, though its use varies by font and platform.

Encoding and rendering: As a Unicode character, U+23CE is represented in UTF-8 as a three-byte sequence. Its appearance is font-dependent; some typefaces render a curved-arrow glyph that conveys a return action, while others may render a different glyph or a placeholder if the font lacks the character. In many text environments, the symbol is used primarily for icons or diagrams rather than in routine prose.

Usage and availability: 0x23CE is primarily used in technical contexts rather than everyday text. It can appear in software documentation, design specs, and user-interface guidelines where an explicit Return/Enter symbol is preferred over the words “Return” or “Enter.” Rendering quality depends on font support and platform, and some environments may substitute a generic symbol or omit the glyph if unavailable.

See also: The Unicode block containing this symbol is Misc Technical; related keyboard or control symbols appear in the same region, and other arrow or return-related glyphs (such as U+21A9) serve different graphical conventions.