Box Drawings Heavy Quadruple Dash Horizontal Symbol
A heavy horizontal quadruple dash character for strong separators and layout accents in text.
U+2509
The symbol ┉ (box drawing) is a bold horizontal dash made of multiple bars. It’s commonly used to create clear visual separation in plain text and monospaced layouts. You can copy it directly or generate it from its Unicode code point.
Box Drawings Heavy Quadruple Dash Horizontal Symbol Meaning
┉ (Unicode U+2509) is a box drawing character from the “Box Drawing” set, specifically “heavy quadruple dash horizontal.” Visually, it reads as a thick horizontal separator, making it useful when you want stronger division than a single dash while still keeping everything in simple text. Because it’s designed for consistent rendering, it works well in monospaced terminals, code blocks, and text-based UI elements. The most common meaning is purely structural: dividing sections, emphasizing rows, or adding a decorative line to headings, lists, and dialogs without needing images or styling.
Common uses
- •Section dividers in plain-text documents and notes
- •Separators in text-based UI elements (menus, panels, dialogs)
- •Styling headings or subheadings in monospace chat messages
- •Row separators in ASCII-style tables and logs
- •Quick decorative accents for templates, forms, and templates
Examples
┉ Heavy Quadruple Dash Horizontal
- ┉Tasks ┉ In progress ┉ Done
- ┉Name: ┉ Status: Active
- ┉==============================
- ┉Step 1 ┉ Step 2 ┉ Step 3
- ┉Billing Details ┉ Shipping Details
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2509 | |
| HTML Entity | ┉ | |
| HTML Code | ┉ | |
| CSS | \2509 |
FAQ
What does the Box Drawings Heavy Quadruple Dash Horizontal symbol mean?
┉ (Unicode U+2509) is a box drawing character from the “Box Drawing” set, specifically “heavy quadruple dash horizontal.” Visually, it reads as a thick horizontal separator, making it useful when you want stronger division than a single dash while still keeping everything in simple text. Because it’s designed for consistent rendering, it works well in monospaced terminals, code blocks, and text-based UI elements. The most common meaning is purely structural: dividing sections, emphasizing rows, or adding a decorative line to headings, lists, and dialogs without needing images or styling.
What is the Unicode code point for ┉?
┉ is Unicode U+2509.
What category does this character belong to?
It belongs to the “Box Drawing” category.
How can I copy ┉ for use in my text or code?
Copy the character directly from this page, or use its HTML entity (┉) or CSS escape (\\2509).
Will ┉ look the same everywhere?
It’s intended for consistent rendering, but appearance can still vary by font. Using a monospaced font usually gives the most reliable results.