Viewdata Square

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

Symbol: ⌗
Unicode: U+2317
HTML entity: ⌗
Category: Tech & UI

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About the viewdata square symbol

Commonly known as the Viewdata Square, this character consists of two vertical lines intersected by two horizontal lines, forming a grid pattern. It originates from the Miscellaneous Technical block and is often referred to as a square or hash-like symbol in legacy teletext and videotex systems. While it shares a visual resemblance to the standard pound sign or octothorpe, it is distinct in its specific geometric proportions and historical technical background.

In practical application, this symbol is primarily found in documentation for vintage computing and user interface design. It was originally used as a functional key symbol for Viewdata terminals and similar interactive information services. Today, because it has no widespread modern use in common typography or social media, it appears mainly in technical contexts involving legacy hardware emulation or specialized UI scripts where a precise, symmetrical grid symbol is required.

How to type Viewdata Square

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 2317 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 2317.
Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.