White Horizontal Ellipse Symbol
⬭ is the white horizontal ellipse character (U+2B2D) often used as a subtle separator or placeholder shape.
U+2B2D
⬭ (WHITE HORIZONTAL ELLIPSE) is a Unicode arrow-category symbol shaped like a small, white, horizontal oval. It’s useful when you want a light visual cue without heavy punctuation. Below you’ll find meanings, practical uses, and copy/paste options.
White Horizontal Ellipse Symbol Meaning
The ⬭ character is named “WHITE HORIZONTAL ELLIPSE” and has the code point U+2B2D. Visually, it resembles a calm, horizontal oval, which can function like a spacer, connector, or decorative separator in text. Because it isn’t as common as three dots, it often reads as a more “graphic” ellipsis—useful for UI labels, form notes, or design-like text where you want something between punctuation and ornament. In documents and prototypes, it can also indicate “more to come” or a lightweight pause, especially in settings where standard ellipsis characters might look too heavy.
Common uses
- •Use as a subtle separator between phrases in headings, captions, or card UI text
- •Place in dropdown or menu labels to suggest additional options or continuation
- •Use as a placeholder in mockups when content will be filled in later
- •Add a lightweight pause/ellipsis effect in captions, instructions, or short descriptions
- •Create simple decorative dividers in social posts, banners, and newsletters
Examples
⬭ White Horizontal Ellipse Symbol
- ⬭Roadmap update ⬭ Next steps soon
- ⬭Status: reviewed ⬭ awaiting confirmation
- ⬭Chapter 3 ⬭ placeholder content
- ⬭Changes noted ⬭ please review the summary
- ⬭Available soon ⬭ join the waitlist
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2B2D | |
| HTML Entity | ⬭ | |
| HTML Code | ⬭ | |
| CSS | \2B2D | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11053 | |
| Decimal | 11053 |
How to type White Horizontal Ellipse Symbol (⬭)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11053 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2B2D then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2B2D. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2b2d, 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 ⬭ mean?
⬭ is the “WHITE HORIZONTAL ELLIPSE” (U+2B2D). It’s commonly used as a subtle, decorative ellipsis-like shape for separators, placeholders, or lightweight continuation cues.
How do I copy ⬭ from this page?
Select the character ⬭ and copy it, or copy the HTML entity ⬭ / Unicode escape provided in the copy variations.
What is the Unicode code point for ⬭?
The Unicode code point for ⬭ is U+2B2D.
Can I use ⬭ in HTML, CSS, or JavaScript?
Yes. You can use the HTML entity ⬭, and Unicode escapes like \\2B2D (CSS) or \\u{2B2D} (JavaScript, with brace syntax), depending on your environment.