Close Up Symbol
⁐ (U+2050) is the “Close Up” punctuation mark used to indicate a close or tighter view.
U+2050
The symbol ⁐ is named “Close Up” (Unicode U+2050). It belongs to the punctuation category and is mainly used as a typographic mark in text. You can copy it directly or use the provided escape codes in supported systems.
Close Up Symbol Meaning
⁐ (U+2050, “Close Up”) is a punctuation symbol that visually suggests closeness or a tighter view. In practice, it’s often used as a typographic cue—either as a standalone mark in a document layout or alongside other punctuation to guide how a reader should interpret the nearby text. Depending on your font and design context, it may function like a decorative or editorial punctuation element, similar to other specialized Unicode punctuation marks. If you need a consistent look across platforms, test the symbol in your target fonts, since punctuation glyphs can vary.
Common uses
- •Editorial or layout notes where you want to indicate “close view” next to a caption or callout.
- •Designing typographic separators in posters, flyers, or magazine-style headings.
- •Marking annotations in drafts (e.g., “close up” for a detail photo or region).
- •Creating distinctive punctuation styling in captions, UI microcopy, or art-text treatments.
- •Adding a specialized Unicode punctuation character in digital documents where symbols are preferred over words.
Examples
⁐ Close Up symbol | Meaning & copy
- ⁐Detail A: ⁐ close-up of the corner
- ⁐Zoom level: ⁶⁄₆ → ⁐ close up
- ⁐Caption ⁐ close up (recommended for texture)
- ⁐Bracketed note (⁐) shows the area enlarged
- ⁐Insert callout: ⁐ for the next image region
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2050 | |
| HTML Entity | ⁐ | |
| HTML Code | ⁐ | |
| CSS | \2050 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8272 | |
| Decimal | 8272 |
How to type Close Up Symbol (⁐)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8272 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2050 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2050. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2050, 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 Close Up symbol mean?
⁐ (U+2050, “Close Up”) is a punctuation symbol that visually suggests closeness or a tighter view. In practice, it’s often used as a typographic cue—either as a standalone mark in a document layout or alongside other punctuation to guide how a reader should interpret the nearby text. Depending on your font and design context, it may function like a decorative or editorial punctuation element, similar to other specialized Unicode punctuation marks. If you need a consistent look across platforms, test the symbol in your target fonts, since punctuation glyphs can vary.
What is the Unicode code point for ⁐?
The symbol ⁐ has Unicode code point U+2050.
How can I copy ⁐ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ⁐.
What escape sequences work for ⁐ in code?
Use CSS escape \\2050 and JavaScript escape \\u{2050}.
Why does ⁐ look different across devices?
Glyphs for punctuation can vary by font and platform, so the visual appearance may change even though the character stays the same.