Erase To The Right

A symbol from the Tech & UI collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.

Symbol: ⌦
Unicode: U+2326
HTML entity: ⌦
Category: Tech & UI

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About the erase to the right symbol

Known as Erase To The Right, this iconic symbol depicts a forward-facing arrow enclosed within a box. It originates from the Miscellaneous Technical block and is commonly referred to in English as the forward delete icon. The character serves as a visual representation of a hardware function, distinguishing itself from the standard backspace by indicating that text or data following the cursor should be removed.

In modern interfaces, this character is primarily utilized within tech and UI design to label physical keys or virtual buttons on extended keyboards. It appears frequently in instructional software manuals and coding documentation to explain text editing commands and shortcut combinations. Beyond its technical role, digital designers occasionally use the symbol in social media bios or minimalist layouts to signify movement, progress, or the clearing of old information.

How to type Erase To The Right

Native keyboard shortcuts for each operating system — derived from the codepoint, so the steps below are always accurate.

Windows

2 options

In Word / Outlook: type 2326 then press Alt + X.
Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.

macOS

2 options

Enable “Unicode Hex Input” in System Settings → Keyboard, then hold Option and type 2326.
Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.