Broken Bar Symbol
The ¦ (broken bar) is a punctuation symbol used as a vertical separator or stylistic divider.
U+00A6
The ¦ character is Unicode U+00A6, commonly called the broken bar. It can work as a simple vertical separator in text and layouts. This page helps you copy it and use the correct code in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Broken Bar Symbol Meaning
The broken bar (¦) is a punctuation character, encoded as U+00A6. In everyday writing, it’s primarily used as a compact vertical divider between items, similar in role to a vertical bar, but with a distinct “broken” look. Designers and developers often use it for lightweight separation in UI labels, logs, and stylized headings. Because it’s categorized as punctuation, it may be treated differently than other separator characters by some fonts and renderers—so it’s worth previewing in your target context.
Common uses
- •Separating items in short lists (e.g., “Status ¦ Priority” headers)
- •Creating a typographic divider in UI labels and badges
- •Styling subtitles or section breaks in posters and slide text
- •Marking boundaries in plain-text logs or simple tables
- •Adding a decorative vertical separator in social media bios
Examples
¦ Broken Bar (U+00A6) Copy & Use
- ¦Name ¦ Date
- ¦Status ¦ Priority ¦ Owner
- ¦Section 1 ¦ Section 2
- ¦OK ¦ WARN ¦ ERROR
- ¦Phone ¦ Email
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+00A6 | |
| HTML Entity | ¦ | |
| HTML Code | ¦ | |
| CSS | \00A6 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 0166 | |
| Decimal | 166 |
How to type Broken Bar Symbol (¦)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 166 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 00A6 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 00A6. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 00a6, 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 Broken Bar symbol mean?
The broken bar (¦) is a punctuation character, encoded as U+00A6. In everyday writing, it’s primarily used as a compact vertical divider between items, similar in role to a vertical bar, but with a distinct “broken” look. Designers and developers often use it for lightweight separation in UI labels, logs, and stylized headings. Because it’s categorized as punctuation, it may be treated differently than other separator characters by some fonts and renderers—so it’s worth previewing in your target context.
Is ¦ the same as the vertical bar |?
No. ¦ is the Unicode character U+00A6 called BROKEN BAR, while | is a different character. They may look similar, but they are not the same code point.
How do I use ¦ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity ¦.
What is the CSS escape for ¦?
Use \\00A6.
What is the JavaScript escape for ¦?
Use \\u{00A6}.