Fullwidth Macron Letter
The fullwidth macron  ̄ is a fullwidth horizontal overline character used for typographic decoration and alignment.
U+FFE3
 ̄ (Fullwidth Macron) is a Unicode character with codepoint U+FFE3. It’s part of the fullwidth characters set, meaning it occupies a full-width text cell in many fonts. Use it when you need a wider overline-like mark that matches fullwidth typography.
Fullwidth Macron Letter Meaning
The symbol  ̄ is the “FULLWIDTH MACRON” (Unicode U+FFE3). Unlike the standard macron (¯), this version is fullwidth, so it’s commonly used in contexts that rely on fullwidth characters (for example, East Asian typography styles or UI layouts that expect full-width alignment). In practice, it can serve as a decorative overline, a visual separator, or a fixed-width mark for headings and labels. It does not have a uniquely established universal meaning across cultures the way some other symbols do; its primary value is typographic and layout-oriented. For exact representation, use the provided Unicode/HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes below.
Common uses
- •Typography: decorative overline styling in fullwidth character layouts
- •UI labels: creating a consistent fullwidth mark for headings or section dividers
- •Text alignment: using a fullwidth character to keep spacing uniform in monospaced or East-Asian style layouts
- •Aesthetic separators: adding a compact visual line above or beside text in banners
- •Developer tools: inserting the exact U+FFE3 character when fullwidth overlines are required
Examples
 ̄ Fullwidth Macron (U+FFE3) Copy & Info
-  ̄使用  ̄ と入力します。
-  ̄見出し  ̄ サブタイトル
-  ̄注意  ̄ 重要情報
-  ̄商品名  ̄ 価格
-  ̄確認  ̄ 続行
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+FFE3 | |
| HTML Entity |  ̄ | |
| HTML Code |  ̄ | |
| CSS | \FFE3 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 65507 | |
| Decimal | 65507 |
How to type Fullwidth Macron Letter ( ̄)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 65507 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type FFE3 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type FFE3. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type ffe3, 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 Fullwidth Macron letter mean?
The symbol  ̄ is the “FULLWIDTH MACRON” (Unicode U+FFE3). Unlike the standard macron (¯), this version is fullwidth, so it’s commonly used in contexts that rely on fullwidth characters (for example, East Asian typography styles or UI layouts that expect full-width alignment). In practice, it can serve as a decorative overline, a visual separator, or a fixed-width mark for headings and labels. It does not have a uniquely established universal meaning across cultures the way some other symbols do; its primary value is typographic and layout-oriented. For exact representation, use the provided Unicode/HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes below.
What Unicode character is  ̄?
 ̄ is the “FULLWIDTH MACRON” with Unicode codepoint U+FFE3.
How do I copy  ̄ easily?
Copy the character directly from this page, or paste the HTML entity:  ̄.
How can I insert it in CSS or JavaScript?
In CSS escapes, use \FFE3. In JavaScript, use \u{FFE3}.
Is it the same as a normal macron (¯)?
No. This is the fullwidth variant (U+FFE3), which typically occupies full-width space. The standard macron is a different Unicode character.