ASCII 8: Backspace
CHARACTER
BS
Backspace
Control Character · Non-printable · ASCII 8
All Representations
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Decimal | 8 |
| Binary | 00001000 |
| Hexadecimal | 0x08 |
| Octal | 10 |
| HTML Entity |  |
| CSS Escape | \08 |
| JS Escape | \x08 |
| Python Escape | \x08 |
Character Information
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | Control Character |
| Printable | No |
| Control character | Yes |
| Range | Standard ASCII (0–127) |
Nearby ASCII Codes
Frequently Asked Questions
- What character is ASCII code 8?
ASCII code 8 is the Backspace. It is a control character.
- What is ASCII 8 in binary?
ASCII 8 in binary is 00001000. In hexadecimal it is 0x08.
- Is ASCII 8 a printable character?
No, ASCII 8 is a control character (Backspace) and is not printable.