Vertical Ellipsis Symbol
The vertical ellipsis (⋮) signals continuation in a vertical direction, like items omitted down a list.
U+22EE
The vertical ellipsis (⋮) is a punctuation-like symbol made of three stacked dots. It’s commonly used to show that content continues downward. Use it in documents, UI text, and mathematics when you want to omit repeated or intermediate items.
Vertical Ellipsis Symbol Meaning
The vertical ellipsis (U+22EE) indicates omission or continuation in a vertical direction. It’s used when you present items top-to-bottom but leave out intermediate entries, similar in spirit to the horizontal ellipsis “…”, just oriented vertically. In technical writing and typesetting, it helps keep layouts compact, especially in tables, lists, or formulas where showing every row or term would be distracting. In math and logic contexts, it can also suggest a sequence continues without listing all elements. Overall, it’s a clear visual cue that “more is present” above and below, even if it’s not shown.
Common uses
- •Indicating omitted rows in a table or spreadsheet display (top rows and bottom rows shown)
- •Showing continuation in a vertical list on websites or app interfaces
- •Representing missing intermediate steps in an ordered process shown top-to-bottom
- •Typing mathematical or technical sequences where terms are stacked vertically
- •Creating compact diagrams or mockups where repeated content is summarized
Examples
⋮ Vertical ellipsis
- ⋮Rows 1–3, ⋮, and 10
- ⋮Step 1, ⋮, Step 5
- ⋮Values: 2, 4, 6, ⋮, 20
- ⋮Displayed entries: A, B, ⋮, Z
- ⋮Use the function for inputs from 0 to 1, ⋮
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+22EE | |
| HTML Entity | ⋮ | |
| HTML Code | ⋮ | |
| CSS | \22EE |
FAQ
What is the Unicode name of ⋮?
Its Unicode name is VERTICAL ELLIPSIS.
How do I copy the vertical ellipsis (⋮) for my document?
Copy the symbol directly from this page, or paste it using your editor. You can also use the HTML entity or escapes provided by your platform.
What does ⋮ mean in a table or list?
It typically means that intermediate rows or items are omitted, and the content continues vertically above and below.
What are the code formats for ⋮?
Unicode code point: U+22EE. HTML entity: ⋮. CSS escape: \\22EE. JavaScript escape: \\u{22EE}.