Ethiopic Section Mark Letter
፠ is the Ethiopic Section Mark (U+1360) used to indicate a section break in Ethiopic scripts.
U+1360
The symbol ፠ is called the Ethiopic Section Mark. It belongs to the Ethiopic block and is identified by Unicode code point U+1360. Use it when you need a visible section boundary in Ethiopic/Geez-style text.
Ethiopic Section Mark Letter Meaning
The Ethiopic Section Mark (፠) is a punctuation-style character in the Ethiopic writing system. It is commonly used as a typographic divider to mark a section boundary, helping readers see where one part of a text ends and another begins. Like other section and paragraph dividers, it’s most useful in edited or formatted text where clarity and visual structure matter. When you include it in documents or web content, ensure your chosen font supports the Ethiopic block so the character renders correctly.
Common uses
- •Marking section boundaries in Ethiopic/Geez formatted documents
- •Adding readable dividers in edited manuscripts or transcripts
- •Separating parts of content in multilingual text layouts
- •Using as a typographic divider in digital publishing typesetting
- •Representing a punctuation mark in linguistic or script annotation
Examples
፠ Ethiopic Section Mark (U+1360)
- ፠መግለጫ፠ትርጓሜ
- ፠ክፍል ፩ ፠ ክፍል ፪
- ፠መጀመሪያ ፠ መደምደሚያ
- ፠ጽሑፍ፠አቀራረብ
- ፠ክፍል ፠ ማጠቃለያ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1360 | |
| HTML Entity | ፠ | |
| HTML Code | ፠ | |
| CSS | \1360 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4960 | |
| Decimal | 4960 |
How to type Ethiopic Section Mark Letter (፠)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4960 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1360 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1360. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1360, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ፠ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Ethiopic Section Mark letter mean?
The Ethiopic Section Mark (፠) is a punctuation-style character in the Ethiopic writing system. It is commonly used as a typographic divider to mark a section boundary, helping readers see where one part of a text ends and another begins. Like other section and paragraph dividers, it’s most useful in edited or formatted text where clarity and visual structure matter. When you include it in documents or web content, ensure your chosen font supports the Ethiopic block so the character renders correctly.
What is the Unicode code point for ፠?
The Ethiopic Section Mark ፠ has Unicode code point U+1360.
How do I copy ፠ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity ፠.
What is the CSS/JavaScript escape for this character?
CSS escape: \\1360 and JavaScript escape: \\u{1360}.
Will ፠ display correctly on all devices?
It will display correctly when the available font supports the Ethiopic block. If it’s missing, you may see a fallback glyph.