Character Tie Symbol
The Character Tie (⁀, U+2040) is a punctuation mark used to tie or join text visually.
U+2040
The Character Tie (⁀) is a Unicode punctuation character. It’s commonly used as a typographic “tie” to make text look connected. Below you’ll find meaning, copy options, and example strings.
Character Tie Symbol Meaning
The Character Tie (⁀, U+2040) is a typographic punctuation mark from Unicode’s punctuation set. It’s primarily used to visually link adjacent characters or parts of a word without adding the spacing or shape of other punctuation like a hyphen or dash. In practice, people use it in edited text, names, specialized typography, or layout where they want a compact connection between segments. Because it’s a specific Unicode character, it may render differently depending on the font; it’s best to test it in your target font and environment (web, design tools, or publishing software).
Common uses
- •Connecting letterforms or segments in typography where a compact tie is preferred
- •Editorial or proofread documents to indicate a visual link between parts of words
- •Custom typographic symbols in logos or graphic design compositions
- •Adding a specialized punctuation mark in quotes, captions, or stylized headings
- •Representing a tie-like punctuation in Unicode text workflows and datasets
Examples
⁀ Character Tie
- ⁀a⁀b
- ⁀2024⁀2025
- ⁀pre⁀script
- ⁀New⁀York
- ⁀x⁀y
Variations
Ready to copy
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2040 | |
| HTML Entity | ⁀ | |
| HTML Code | ⁀ | |
| CSS | \2040 |
FAQ
What does the Character Tie symbol mean?
The Character Tie (⁀, U+2040) is a typographic punctuation mark from Unicode’s punctuation set. It’s primarily used to visually link adjacent characters or parts of a word without adding the spacing or shape of other punctuation like a hyphen or dash. In practice, people use it in edited text, names, specialized typography, or layout where they want a compact connection between segments. Because it’s a specific Unicode character, it may render differently depending on the font; it’s best to test it in your target font and environment (web, design tools, or publishing software).
What is the Unicode code point for the Character Tie (⁀)?
It is U+2040.
How do I copy the Character Tie into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity ⁀ or paste the character directly.
How do I use the Character Tie in CSS?
You can reference it with the CSS escape \\2040.
Will the Character Tie look the same in every font?
Not always. Like many punctuation characters, its visual shape can vary by font, so it’s best to test in your target typeface.