Box Drawings Heavy Double Dash Horizontal Symbol
╍ is a box drawing heavy double dash horizontal character used for stylized horizontal separators.
U+254D
╍ (U+254D) is a box drawing character that renders as a heavy double dash horizontal line. It’s commonly used to separate sections or add a decorative rule in text and interfaces. Copy it anywhere and use it as-is, or include it via its Unicode/HTML code.
Box Drawings Heavy Double Dash Horizontal Symbol Meaning
╍ is the Unicode box drawing character “heavy double dash horizontal” (Unicode code point U+254D). Because it’s a horizontal rule made from heavy double dashes, it works well as a decorative separator that stands out more than thin lines. You can use it in plain text to visually break up content, in UI mockups for lightweight section dividers, or in documents where a solid line feels too heavy. Its appearance depends on the font, so spacing and alignment are best checked in the target environment.
Common uses
- •Section separators in plain text notes and documents
- •Stylized horizontal dividers in UI mockups and wireframes
- •Decorative lines in announcements, chat messages, and templates
- •Making headers and subsections more visually scannable
- •Lightweight formatting in terminals, logs, and CLI outputs
Examples
╍ Heavy Double Dash Horizontal Symbol
- ╍Tasks ╍ Today ╍ This week
- ╍Notes ╍ Meeting recap ╍ Action items
- ╍Update ╍ Version 2.1 ╍ Release notes
- ╍Section ╍ Contact details ╍ Support hours
- ╍Order summary ╍ Items ╍ Total
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+254D | |
| HTML Entity | ╍ | |
| HTML Code | ╍ | |
| CSS | \254D | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9549 | |
| Decimal | 9549 |
How to type Box Drawings Heavy Double Dash Horizontal Symbol (╍)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9549 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 254D then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 254D. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 254d, 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 Box Drawings Heavy Double Dash Horizontal symbol mean?
╍ is the Unicode box drawing character “heavy double dash horizontal” (Unicode code point U+254D). Because it’s a horizontal rule made from heavy double dashes, it works well as a decorative separator that stands out more than thin lines. You can use it in plain text to visually break up content, in UI mockups for lightweight section dividers, or in documents where a solid line feels too heavy. Its appearance depends on the font, so spacing and alignment are best checked in the target environment.
What Unicode character is ╍?
╍ is Unicode U+254D, named “BOX DRAWINGS HEAVY DOUBLE DASH HORIZONTAL”.
How can I copy ╍ into my project?
Copy the character directly from this page, or use its HTML entity ╍ (HTML entity provided: ╍) / CSS escape \\254D / JavaScript escape \\u{254D}.
Will ╍ look the same in every font?
Not always. Box drawing characters are font-dependent, so the exact thickness and spacing can vary across systems. Test in your target font.
When should I use ╍ instead of a solid line?
Use ╍ for a lighter, stylized divider that’s more visually interesting than a continuous horizontal rule, especially in headings and section breaks.