Power On Off Symbol
U+23FCPOWER ON-OFF SYMBOLMiscellaneous Technical
Also known as on off symbolpower switch symbol
Copy and paste ⏼. The Power On Off Symbol character has Unicode code point U+23FC and decimal HTML code ⏼.
Symbol codes
- Unicode
U+23FC- HTML Code
⏼- CSS Code
\23FC- HEX Code
⏼
Technical properties
Unicode 18.0.0
- Code point
- U+23FC
- Decimal
- 9212
- Unicode name
- POWER ON-OFF SYMBOL
- Block
- Miscellaneous Technical · U+2300–U+23FF
- General category
- Other Symbol (So)
- Script
- Common
- Introduced
- Unicode 9.0
- JavaScript
- "\u23FC"
Appears in
About Power On Off Symbol
⏼ is encoded in Unicode as code point U+23FC (decimal 9212). Its official Unicode name is POWER ON-OFF SYMBOL.
It belongs to the Miscellaneous Technical block (U+2300–U+23FF), its General Category is Other Symbol (So), and it was added in Unicode 9.0, released in 2016. Its script value is Common: it is shared across writing systems rather than belonging to one.
Sources: Unicode Character Database 18.0.0.
How to type or insert Power On Off Symbol
- Any device
- Select Copy symbol, then paste with Ctrl+V, or ⌘+V on a Mac.
- Microsoft Word
- Type
23FC, then press Alt+X. - macOS Character Viewer
- Press Control+⌘+Space and search for “power on-off symbol”.
- Linux (GTK and IBus)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
23fc, then press Space. - HTML
⏼. In a UTF-8 page you can also paste the character itself.- CSS
content: "\23FC";in a::beforeor::afterrule.- JavaScript
"\u23FC"
Common questions about Power On Off Symbol
What is the Power On Off Symbol?
⏼ (Power On Off Symbol) is a symbol in Unicode’s Miscellaneous Technical block. Its code point is U+23FC, and it has been part of the standard since Unicode 9.0 (2016). It is also known as on off symbol and power switch symbol.
How do I copy and paste the Power On Off Symbol?
Select Copy symbol at the top of this page, then paste with Ctrl+V on Windows and Linux or ⌘+V on a Mac. On a phone, tap Copy symbol, then touch and hold where you want it and choose Paste. ⏼ pastes as ordinary text, so it works in documents, messages, and code.
How do I type the Power On Off Symbol on Windows?
In Microsoft Word, type 23FC and press Alt+X to turn the code into ⏼. In any app, open Character Map from the Start menu, search for “power on-off symbol”, then select and copy the character.
How do I type the Power On Off Symbol on a Mac?
Press Control+⌘+Space to open the Character Viewer, search for “power on-off symbol”, and double-click the result to insert it.
How do I type the Power On Off Symbol on an iPhone or Android phone?
The simplest way is to copy it from this page and paste it where you need it. If you use it often, save it as a text shortcut: on iPhone, go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Text Replacement; with Gboard on Android, go to Gboard settings > Dictionary > Personal dictionary.
Can I use the Power On Off Symbol in Word, Google Docs, and social media?
Yes. ⏼ is a standard Unicode character, so you can paste it into Microsoft Word, Google Docs, emails, and posts or bios on Instagram, X, Facebook, and TikTok. In Google Docs you can also choose Insert > Special characters and search for “power on-off symbol”. In Word, choose Insert > Symbol > More Symbols, set from to Unicode (hex), and enter 23FC as the character code.
Is the Power On Off Symbol an emoji?
No. ⏼ is a text symbol, not an emoji. It takes the color and size of the surrounding text, and its exact shape depends on the font.
Why does the Power On Off Symbol show as a box or question mark?
An empty box or a question mark means the font on that device has no glyph for ⏼. The character is still there: it appears correctly wherever a font covers Unicode’s Miscellaneous Technical block, and free font families such as Google Noto cover nearly all of Unicode. Because it was added in 2016, older phones and computers are the most likely to be missing it.
What are the HTML and CSS codes for the Power On Off Symbol?
In HTML, write ⏼ (decimal) or ⏼ (hexadecimal). In CSS, use content: "\23FC"; in a ::before or ::after rule, and in JavaScript "\u23FC". See all HTML codes.