Vertical Bar With Horizontal Stroke Symbol
⟊ is the vertical bar with a horizontal stroke (Unicode U+27CA), useful as a compact separator or symbol.
U+27CA
⟊ (U+27CA) is a math-style symbol that looks like a vertical bar crossed by a horizontal stroke. It’s often used as a visual marker where a simple, typographic icon is helpful. Use it in text, layouts, or interfaces where you want a clean, minimal sign.
Vertical Bar With Horizontal Stroke Symbol Meaning
⟊ is Unicode character “VERTICAL BAR WITH HORIZONTAL STROKE” (U+27CA). Visually, it resembles a “tally” or a crossed vertical bar, which makes it useful as a minimal separator, divider, or decorative glyph in text. In many contexts, it doesn’t carry a single universal semantic meaning; instead, it works as a compact design element that can imply structure (such as “between,” “through,” or “balanced parts”) depending on your surrounding text or formatting. Treat it as a typographic mark whose meaning comes from context rather than a strict fixed definition.
Common uses
- •Use as a compact divider between words, labels, or UI elements
- •Add a subtle visual marker in headings, captions, or section titles
- •Create simple icon-like separators in plain-text documents
- •Use in math or technical writing as a custom symbolic marker
- •Enhance readability in lists by acting as a stylized bullet or spacer
Examples
⟊ Vertical Bar with Horizontal Stroke
- ⟊Status ⟊ Complete
- ⟊Section ⟊ Details
- ⟊A ⟊ B
- ⟊Error ⟊ 404
- ⟊Note ⟊ Updated
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+27CA | |
| HTML Entity | ⟊ | |
| HTML Code | ⟊ | |
| CSS | \27CA | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10186 | |
| Decimal | 10186 |
How to type Vertical Bar With Horizontal Stroke Symbol (⟊)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10186 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 27CA then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 27CA. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 27ca, 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 is the Unicode for ⟊?
⟊ is Unicode U+27CA, named “VERTICAL BAR WITH HORIZONTAL STROKE”.
How do I copy ⟊ reliably in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ⟊
What does ⟊ mean?
It primarily functions as a typographic symbol; its exact meaning depends on the surrounding context. Visually, it’s a vertical bar crossed by a horizontal stroke.
Is ⟊ only for math?
It’s in the Math category, but you can use it anywhere you need a minimal divider or icon-like marker in text and design.