Dotted Fence Symbol
⦙ is the dotted fence symbol, a math-oriented character useful for representing separated boundaries or delimiters.
U+2999
The ⦙ dotted fence symbol is a Unicode character named DOTTED FENCE. It’s commonly used in math and technical writing to suggest a boundary made of dots. This page helps you copy the symbol and use it safely in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Dotted Fence Symbol Meaning
⦙ (DOTTED FENCE, U+2999) is a math punctuation-style character that visually resembles a fence or bracket made of dots. In notation, a dotted fence can be used to indicate a delimiter, a boundary, or a “separating” structure—often where the exact enclosure is less emphasized than the separation itself. Because it’s a single Unicode character, it’s convenient when you want a compact, typographic symbol rather than drawing a dotted rule with CSS. In practice, it’s mainly encountered in mathematical text, equations, and formal documents that use specialized delimiters.
Common uses
- •Representing a dotted delimiter or boundary in mathematical expressions
- •Labeling separated sections in technical notation or formal documents
- •Designing typography for math-like layouts where brackets are dotted
- •Creating consistent symbols in educational materials and worksheets
- •Annotating ranges or exclusions in plain-text technical writing
Examples
⦙ Dotted Fence Symbol
- ⦙A ⦙ B
- ⦙x ⦙ y
- ⦙Set1 ⦙ Set2
- ⦙Interval ⦙ boundary
- ⦙U ⦙ V delim
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2999 | |
| HTML Entity | ⦙ | |
| HTML Code | ⦙ | |
| CSS | \2999 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10649 | |
| Decimal | 10649 |
How to type Dotted Fence Symbol (⦙)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10649 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2999 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2999. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2999, 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 Dotted Fence symbol mean?
⦙ (DOTTED FENCE, U+2999) is a math punctuation-style character that visually resembles a fence or bracket made of dots. In notation, a dotted fence can be used to indicate a delimiter, a boundary, or a “separating” structure—often where the exact enclosure is less emphasized than the separation itself. Because it’s a single Unicode character, it’s convenient when you want a compact, typographic symbol rather than drawing a dotted rule with CSS. In practice, it’s mainly encountered in mathematical text, equations, and formal documents that use specialized delimiters.
What Unicode character is ⦙?
⦙ is the Unicode symbol DOTTED FENCE with code point U+2999.
How do I use ⦙ in HTML?
You can insert it as ⦙ (HTML entity).
How do I reference ⦙ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\2999. JavaScript escape: \\u{2999}.
Is ⦙ only for math?
It’s categorized as Math and is most commonly used as a delimiter/boundary-like typographic mark in equations or technical writing.