U+2423
Space␣
Space is a monochrome text character from the Unicode Control Pictures block, listed here under Keyboard Keys. Copy it with one click, or use the hex, octal, decimal and HTML entity codes below to embed it in web pages, code, and documents. It is often searched for as "key", "keyboard", "blank".
Quick facts
- Unicode
- U+2423
- Decimal
- 9251
- Hex
- 0x2423
- Octal
- 0o22043
Unicode identity
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| Code pointOfficial Unicode notation | U+2423 | |
| Official nameUnicodeData.txt, Unicode 18.0.0 | OPEN BOX | |
| DecimalBase 10 | 9251 | |
| HexadecimalBase 16 | 0x2423 | |
| OctalBase 8 | 0o22043 | |
| BinaryBase 2 | 0010010000100011 | |
| General categorySymbol, other | So | |
| Unicode blockU+2400–U+243F | Control Pictures | |
| Plane | Basic Multilingual Plane (BMP, Plane 0) |
HTML & CSS
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| HTML entity (decimal) | ␣ | |
| HTML entity (hex) | ␣ | |
| CSS content escapeUse inside content: "…" | \2423 | |
| URL encodedPercent-encoded UTF-8 | %E2%90%A3 |
Programming languages
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| JavaScript / TypeScript | \u2423 | |
| JSONUTF-16 surrogate pairs | \u2423 | |
| Python | \u2423 | |
| Java / C# / Kotlin | \u2423 |
Byte encodings
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| UTF-83 bytes | E2 90 A3 | |
| UTF-16 (BE) | 2423 | |
| UTF-32 (BE) | 00002423 |
How to type Space
Windows
Hold Alt and type +2423 with the hex numeric keypad option enabled, or type 2423 then press Alt+X in Word and most Office apps.
macOS
Enable the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option, and type 2423. Or open Character Viewer (Control+Command+Space) and search "Space".
Linux
Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2423, then press Space or Enter in GTK apps. IBus and most terminals support the same sequence.
HTML, CSS & code
Paste the character directly, or use the escapes above: ␣ in HTML, \2423 in CSS, and \u2423 in JavaScript.
Official Unicode reference
- Character name
- OPEN BOX
- Block
- Control Pictures (U+2400–U+243F)
- General category
- So — Symbol, other
Data from the Unicode Character Database, version 18.0.0. See the official code chart for the Control Pictures block: U2400.pdf (PDF, unicode.org).
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the Space symbol?
Click the Copy button at the top of this page, or select ␣ and press Ctrl+C (Cmd+C on Mac). It is plain Unicode text, so it pastes into documents, chats, code, and design tools.
What is the Unicode code point for Space?
Space is U+2423 (decimal 9251, hexadecimal 0x2423, octal 0o22043). It lives in the Control Pictures block (U+2400–U+243F) of the Basic Multilingual Plane (BMP, Plane 0).
What is the official Unicode name of Space?
The Unicode Standard (version 18.0.0) names this character "OPEN BOX". Its General_Category is So (Symbol, other).
What is the HTML code for Space?
Use ␣ or ␣. In CSS, use content: "\2423".
How do I type Space in code?
JavaScript: "\u2423". Python: "\u2423". JSON and Java: "\u2423". The UTF-8 byte sequence is E2 90 A3.
Is Space an emoji?
No. Space is a text symbol and renders as a monochrome glyph in the current font. Some platforms may offer an emoji variant when U+FE0F is appended.