Big Reverse Solidus Symbol
⧹ The big reverse solidus (U+29F9) is a math-style backslash-like symbol for layout and notation.
U+29F9
The symbol ⧹ is called the big reverse solidus. It’s primarily used as a typographic or mathematical variant of the backslash. Use it in documents, code-adjacent text, and design layouts where a larger slash is preferred.
Big Reverse Solidus Symbol Meaning
⧹ is Unicode character U+29F9, named BIG REVERSE SOLIDUS. Visually, it resembles a backslash but is designed as a “big” math-style delimiter. In practice, you’ll see it in mathematical and technical text where authors want a symbol that reads like a backslash but matches typographic scale or styling (for example, to emphasize an operation, grouping boundary, or formatted expression). It’s also useful in UI mockups or typographic experiments when you need a bold, oversized slash-like mark without relying on plain ASCII backslash.
Common uses
- •Math notation where a larger backslash-like delimiter is needed
- •Typesetting for math-heavy documents and technical writing
- •Design and layout accents in posters, headings, or annotations
- •Marking “escaped” or “reverse” operations in documentation text
- •Creating consistent typographic symbols in templates and style guides
Examples
⧹ Big reverse solidus
- ⧹x ⧹ y
- ⧹set ⧹ element
- ⧹filter ⧹ refine
- ⧹path ⧹ segment
- ⧹case ⧹ statement
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+29F9 | |
| HTML Entity | ⧹ | |
| HTML Code | ⧹ | |
| CSS | \29F9 |
FAQ
What does the Big Reverse Solidus symbol mean?
⧹ is Unicode character U+29F9, named BIG REVERSE SOLIDUS. Visually, it resembles a backslash but is designed as a “big” math-style delimiter. In practice, you’ll see it in mathematical and technical text where authors want a symbol that reads like a backslash but matches typographic scale or styling (for example, to emphasize an operation, grouping boundary, or formatted expression). It’s also useful in UI mockups or typographic experiments when you need a bold, oversized slash-like mark without relying on plain ASCII backslash.
What is the Unicode name and code point for ⧹?
The Unicode name is BIG REVERSE SOLIDUS, and the code point is U+29F9.
How do I copy ⧹ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⧹.
What are the CSS and JavaScript escapes for this symbol?
CSS escape: \\29F9. JavaScript (ES6) escape: \\u{29F9}.
Is ⧹ the same as a normal backslash?
It’s similar in appearance, but ⧹ is the Unicode “big reverse solidus,” intended as a larger, math-style variant.