Windows
2 options- In Word / Outlook: type 23CF then press Alt + X.
- Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.
Eject Symbol
A symbol from the Tech & UI collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
- Symbol
- ⏏
- Unicode
- U+23CF
- HTML entity
- ⏏
- Category
- Tech & UI
Export
Download Eject Symbol as a vector SVG or a raster PNG.
SVG uses the system font stack — open in any vector editor and convert to outlines if needed. PNGs have a transparent background.
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About the eject symbol symbol
Represented by a solid upward-pointing triangle atop a thin rectangular bar, this character is known as the Eject Symbol. It originated in physical media hardware design and is part of the Miscellaneous Technical block. While the symbol has no phonetic pronunciation, it is universally recognized in digital and mechanical interfaces as the command to release a disc or disconnect a peripheral device.
Commonly found in Tech and UI contexts, this glyph appears on keyboards, media player interfaces, and operating system menus. It is frequently used in computer software next to external drive names to permit safe hardware removal. Additionally, it serves as a functional icon in music application dashboards and vintage audio equipment signage to stop playback and open the media tray.
How to type Eject Symbol
Native keyboard shortcuts for each operating system — derived from the codepoint, so the steps below are always accurate.
macOS
2 options- Enable “Unicode Hex Input” in System Settings → Keyboard, then hold Option and type 23CF.
- Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.
Linux
1 step- Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 23CF, then press Enter or Space.
Copy in every format
Every form of this character — for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, URLs and more. Click any value to copy.
Text vs emoji presentation
This codepoint has two standardized presentations. Append U+FE0E to force the monochrome text form, or U+FE0F to force the colorful emoji form. Default presentation: text.
Part of the Miscellaneous Technical block
⏏ eject symbol lives inside the Miscellaneous Technical Unicode block. Browse every indexed character in Miscellaneous Technical →
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