White Vertical Bar Symbol
⫾ is the white vertical bar symbol (U+2AFE), used as a neutral separator or mathematical-looking mark.
U+2AFE
⫾ is a Unicode character known as the white vertical bar. You can copy it directly, or generate it using its code point U+2AFE in different technologies. This page helps you use it consistently in text, design, and development.
White Vertical Bar Symbol Meaning
⫾ (Unicode name: “WHITE VERTICAL BAR”, code point U+2AFE) is a typographic symbol that appears like a vertical bar rendered in a white/outlined style. In plain text, it’s often treated as a visual separator or emphasis mark because it stands out without adding punctuation-heavy meaning. In math- or notation-adjacent writing, it may be used as a standalone glyph to label or distinguish parts of a formula, equation, or reference. Its exact interpretation depends on your context and the font you use, so it’s best suited for labeling, spacing, and UI-like separators.
Common uses
- •As a lightweight visual separator in lists, headings, or UI labels
- •Marking sections in technical documents where you want a neutral divider
- •Adding emphasis in creative writing or poster text without using standard punctuation
- •Creating consistent glyph-based symbols in design mockups and wireframes
- •Including a special character in math-adjacent notes, forms, or cheat sheets
Examples
⫾ White Vertical Bar (U+2AFE)
- ⫾Speed ⫾ Accuracy
- ⫾Section A ⫾ Section B
- ⫾Note: ⫾ indicates a highlighted item
- ⫾Choose option 1 ⫾ option 2
- ⫾Table headers: Name ⫾ Value
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2AFE | |
| HTML Entity | ⫾ | |
| HTML Code | ⫾ | |
| CSS | \2AFE | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11006 | |
| Decimal | 11006 |
How to type White Vertical Bar Symbol (⫾)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11006 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2AFE then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2AFE. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2afe, 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 code point for ⫾?
⫾ has the Unicode code point U+2AFE.
How can I copy ⫾ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity ⫾ or the hex form ⫾.
How do I use ⫾ in CSS?
You can reference it with the CSS escape \\2AFE.
What does ⫾ mean?
Its Unicode name is “white vertical bar.” In practice, it’s commonly used as a visual separator or emphasis glyph, and its exact meaning depends on context.