Return Symbol

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

Symbol: ⏎
Unicode: U+23CE
HTML entity: ⏎
Category: Tech & UI

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About the return symbol symbol

Representing the physical action of a carriage return, the Return Symbol is a graphic icon most often read as the Enter key. It belongs to the Miscellaneous Technical block and typically depicts a vertical line pointing downward and then turning sharply to the left. This character serves as a visual shorthand for software commands and keyboard navigation, signaling that a user should submit a form or move to a new line of text.

In modern interfaces, this symbol is frequently found within technical documentation and user guides to illustrate specific keyboard shortcuts or terminal commands. It is also common in coding environments and plain-text editors to mark the ends of lines or to indicate that a character has been hidden. Outside of technical manuals, social media users occasionally use it in status updates to suggest a new beginning or a "back to start" thematic shift.

How to type Return Symbol

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 23CE 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 23CE.
Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.