Escape
ESC
Non-printing control character
Unicode
U+001B
Decimal
27
HTML (numeric)
 · 
Alt code (Windows)
Alt + 27 · Alt + 027
Category
ASCII control
Related characters
FAQ — Escape
What is the Unicode code of ␛ (Escape)?
The Escape character has the Unicode codepoint U+001B (decimal 27). Its HTML form is  (decimal) /  (hex).
How do I type ␛ with an alt code?
This is a control character and is not usually typed directly. Its code is Alt + 27 · Alt + 027.
Which category does ␛ belong to?
Escape is in the "ASCII control" category.