Cornish Verse Divider Symbol
⹏ is the Cornish verse divider, used to visually break between poetic lines or stanzas.
U+2E4F
The ⹏ symbol is a typographic punctuation mark called the Cornish Verse Divider. It’s useful when you want a clear, decorative separation between lines in poetry or verse-like text. Below you’ll find practical ways to copy it and use its Unicode details.
Cornish Verse Divider Symbol Meaning
⹏ (U+2E4F) is the Cornish Verse Divider, a punctuation character designed for verse formatting. It’s typically used to separate poetic lines or to mark a transition between stanzas in text that resembles traditional verse. Because it’s a punctuation symbol rather than a general “line divider,” it’s most effective in writing contexts where line breaks and rhythm matter. In digital text, it can act as a subtle typographic ornament, helping readers see structure at a glance—especially in blogs, captions, and documents that present short poems, quotations, or script-like dialogues.
Common uses
- •Separating lines in short poems or verse quotes
- •Marking stanza transitions in poetry posts or newsletters
- •Adding visual structure in scripture/chant-style quotations
- •Formatting lyrical or spoken-word excerpts in captions
- •Creating decorative section breaks in editorial or literary documents
Examples
⹏ Cornish Verse Divider
- ⹏Line one ⹏ line two
- ⹏First stanza line A ⹏ first stanza line B
- ⹏“Keep going” ⹏ “keep listening”
- ⹏Verse (1) ⹏ Verse (2)
- ⹏Small poem title — line 1 ⹏ line 2
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2E4F | |
| HTML Entity | ⹏ | |
| HTML Code | ⹏ | |
| CSS | \2E4F | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11855 | |
| Decimal | 11855 |
How to type Cornish Verse Divider Symbol (⹏)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11855 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2E4F then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2E4F. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2e4f, 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 Cornish Verse Divider symbol mean?
⹏ (U+2E4F) is the Cornish Verse Divider, a punctuation character designed for verse formatting. It’s typically used to separate poetic lines or to mark a transition between stanzas in text that resembles traditional verse. Because it’s a punctuation symbol rather than a general “line divider,” it’s most effective in writing contexts where line breaks and rhythm matter. In digital text, it can act as a subtle typographic ornament, helping readers see structure at a glance—especially in blogs, captions, and documents that present short poems, quotations, or script-like dialogues.
What is ⹏ called?
⹏ is the Cornish Verse Divider (Unicode name: CORNISH VERSE DIVIDER, U+2E4F).
How do I copy the symbol?
Copy the character directly from this page (⹏). You can also copy one of the provided variations like ⹏ or U+2E4F.
Can I use ⹏ in HTML and web pages?
Yes. Use the HTML entity ⹏ or the Unicode character directly, depending on your workflow.
Is ⹏ the same as a normal dash or divider?
No. ⹏ is specifically a punctuation character intended for verse-like separation, rather than a general-purpose dash or hyphen.