Lozenge Divided By Horizontal Rule Symbol
A lozenge shape split by a horizontal line, used as a compact math separator or notation mark.
U+27E0
⟠ is a typographic symbol in the Math category. It consists of a lozenge divided by a horizontal rule, making it useful when you want a clear, symmetrical marker. You can copy it directly or use standard escapes in code.
Lozenge Divided By Horizontal Rule Symbol Meaning
⟠ (LOZENGE DIVIDED BY HORIZONTAL RULE, U+27E0) is primarily encountered in mathematical or technical typography. The horizontal rule through the lozenge gives it a “divided” or “partitioned” visual character, which can help signal structure, comparison, or segmentation within a notation. In practice, designers and writers also use it as a decorative separator or a lightweight bullet/marker where a more complex icon would be too heavy. Because it is a single character, it’s convenient for consistent spacing in plain text, forms, and UI micro-labels.
Common uses
- •Math and logic notation as a compact divider or structured marker
- •Decorative section separators in headings, captions, or captions overlays
- •Status or category labeling in interfaces where symmetrical marks work well
- •Bullet-like list markers that visually suggest “partitioned” content
- •Diagram annotations where a small, consistent symbol is preferred over line art
Examples
⟠ Lozenge divided by horizontal rule
- ⟠Set A ⟠ Set B
- ⟠Condition 1 ⟠ Condition 2
- ⟠East ⟠ West
- ⟠Part 1 ⟠ Part 2
- ⟠Result ⟠ Next step
Variations
Ready to copy
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+27E0 | |
| HTML Entity | ⟠ | |
| HTML Code | ⟠ | |
| CSS | \27E0 |
FAQ
What does the Lozenge Divided By Horizontal Rule symbol mean?
⟠ (LOZENGE DIVIDED BY HORIZONTAL RULE, U+27E0) is primarily encountered in mathematical or technical typography. The horizontal rule through the lozenge gives it a “divided” or “partitioned” visual character, which can help signal structure, comparison, or segmentation within a notation. In practice, designers and writers also use it as a decorative separator or a lightweight bullet/marker where a more complex icon would be too heavy. Because it is a single character, it’s convenient for consistent spacing in plain text, forms, and UI micro-labels.
What Unicode character is ⟠?
⟠ is the character named “LOZENGE DIVIDED BY HORIZONTAL RULE” with Unicode code point U+27E0.
How can I copy ⟠ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⟠ (or insert the character directly).
What is the CSS escape for ⟠?
The CSS escape is \\27E0.
Can I use ⟠ as a text separator outside of math?
Yes. Many people use it as a compact visual divider in UI labels, headings, and lightweight list markers.