Hebrew Punctuation Paseq Letter
׀ (Hebrew punctuation paseq) is a Hebrew punctuation mark used to separate or clarify text.
U+05C0
׀ is the Unicode character called Hebrew punctuation paseq (U+05C0). It’s commonly used as a Hebrew punctuation mark in digital text. Use the copy options below to insert it reliably in websites, documents, and apps.
Hebrew Punctuation Paseq Letter Meaning
Hebrew punctuation paseq (׀, U+05C0) is a Unicode Hebrew punctuation mark used in Hebrew text to create a clear separation. In practice, it helps indicate a pause-like boundary or a division between elements so the reader can process the text more cleanly. Depending on the context and typography, it may be used where a writer wants a stronger break than a simple space, but less than a full stop. When working with Hebrew typesetting, inserting the exact character (not a visually similar dash or bar) ensures the punctuation behaves correctly across fonts and rendering engines.
Common uses
- •Separating words or phrases in Hebrew text for clearer reading
- •Adding a pause-like punctuation boundary in written Hebrew content
- •Typography and editing tasks where the exact Unicode punctuation is required
- •Preparing text for publishing or templates that expect U+05C0
- •Annotating or formatting copy where a simple space is insufficient
Examples
׀ Hebrew Punctuation Paseq
- ׀בראשית א׀ ברא אלוהים
- ׀אתה אמרת׀ אבל אני אחרֵר זאת
- ׀יום ראשון׀ יום שני
- ׀מילה לפני׀ מילה אחרי
- ׀שלום׀ מה שלומך
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+05C0 | |
| HTML Entity | ׀ | |
| HTML Code | ׀ | |
| CSS | \05C0 |
FAQ
What does the Hebrew Punctuation Paseq letter mean?
Hebrew punctuation paseq (׀, U+05C0) is a Unicode Hebrew punctuation mark used in Hebrew text to create a clear separation. In practice, it helps indicate a pause-like boundary or a division between elements so the reader can process the text more cleanly. Depending on the context and typography, it may be used where a writer wants a stronger break than a simple space, but less than a full stop. When working with Hebrew typesetting, inserting the exact character (not a visually similar dash or bar) ensures the punctuation behaves correctly across fonts and rendering engines.
How do I copy ׀ (Hebrew punctuation paseq)?
Copy the character from this page, or use the provided HTML entity (׀), CSS escape (\\05C0), or JavaScript escape (\\u{05C0}).
Is ׀ the same as a normal vertical bar or dash?
No. ׀ is specifically the Unicode character U+05C0 named Hebrew punctuation paseq. Visually similar bars may have different codepoints and won’t match when text is validated.
Where is the Unicode code point for this symbol?
The Unicode code point is U+05C0.
What should I use when designing or coding Hebrew text?
Use the exact character ׀ (U+05C0) to ensure consistent punctuation rendering and correct behavior across fonts and systems.