Ogham Space Mark Letter
is the Ogham Space Mark used to represent a visible space in Ogham writing.
U+1680
The symbol is called the Ogham Space Mark. It is encoded as Unicode U+1680, which makes it reliable for copying across modern systems. Use it when you need a clear spacing marker in Ogham-styled text.
Ogham Space Mark Letter Meaning
The Ogham Space Mark ( , U+1680) is used to represent a word space in Ogham text. In practice, it helps keep Ogham phrases readable by indicating separation between groups of Ogham characters (rather than relying on typical font spacing alone). When you typeset Ogham manually, using this character can improve consistency, especially in plain text, chat messages, and design layouts. If your goal is “Ogham-like” typography, this character is the standard way to show a space while preserving the intended visual rhythm.
Common uses
- •Separating words in plain-text Ogham strings
- •Creating readable Ogham-inspired lettering in graphic design
- •Marking word boundaries in subtitles or captions using Ogham characters
- •Typing Ogham transliterations where spacing must be explicit
- •Building decorative titles or social posts that use Ogham text styling
Examples
Ogham Space Mark
- ᚛ᚁᚑᚐ᚜
- ᚋᚑᚄ ᚉᚔᚈ
- ᚉᚑᚄ ᚊᚔᚁ
- ᚕᚐᚄ ᚋᚑᚔ
- ᚏᚐ ᚍᚑᚔ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1680 | |
| HTML Entity |   | |
| HTML Code |   | |
| CSS | \1680 |
FAQ
What does the Ogham Space Mark letter mean?
The Ogham Space Mark ( , U+1680) is used to represent a word space in Ogham text. In practice, it helps keep Ogham phrases readable by indicating separation between groups of Ogham characters (rather than relying on typical font spacing alone). When you typeset Ogham manually, using this character can improve consistency, especially in plain text, chat messages, and design layouts. If your goal is “Ogham-like” typography, this character is the standard way to show a space while preserving the intended visual rhythm.
What is called?
is the Ogham Space Mark.
What is its Unicode code point?
Its Unicode code point is U+1680.
How do I copy it for use in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity  .
Will the symbol display correctly on all devices?
It will display best when the font you use supports Ogham characters; otherwise, it may appear as a missing-glyph box.