Dash With Left Upturn Symbol
⹃ is the “dash with left upturn” punctuation character, useful for stylized separators and compact marks.
U+2E43
The symbol ⹃ is a punctuation character known as the dash with left upturn. It’s often used as a small visual marker in text. Below you’ll find copy options and practical usage ideas.
Dash With Left Upturn Symbol Meaning
⹃ (Unicode U+2E43) is a punctuation mark called “DASH WITH LEFT UPTURN.” As a punctuation symbol, it’s typically used for lightweight visual structure rather than for a full grammatical role. Designers and editors may choose it as a compact separator, a decorative indicator, or a stylistic alternative to common dashes. Because it’s a specific Unicode character, it can be preferable to approximate look-alikes when you need consistent rendering across supported fonts.
Common uses
- •As a compact stylistic separator in headings or labels
- •For lightweight list or bullet styling in UI text
- •As a decorative mark in posters, flyers, and print layouts
- •For typographic emphasis where a small, unusual dash is desired
- •In code comments or documentation where a distinct punctuation mark helps readability
Examples
⹃ Dash with Left Upturn
- ⹃Version ⹃ Stable
- ⹃Section ⹃ Overview
- ⹃Update ⹃ 2026-04
- ⹃Level ⹃ Advanced
- ⹃Note ⹃ Read carefully
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2E43 | |
| HTML Entity | ⹃ | |
| HTML Code | ⹃ | |
| CSS | \2E43 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11843 | |
| Decimal | 11843 |
How to type Dash With Left Upturn Symbol (⹃)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11843 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2E43 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2E43. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2e43, 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 Dash With Left Upturn symbol mean?
⹃ (Unicode U+2E43) is a punctuation mark called “DASH WITH LEFT UPTURN.” As a punctuation symbol, it’s typically used for lightweight visual structure rather than for a full grammatical role. Designers and editors may choose it as a compact separator, a decorative indicator, or a stylistic alternative to common dashes. Because it’s a specific Unicode character, it can be preferable to approximate look-alikes when you need consistent rendering across supported fonts.
What is the Unicode for ⹃?
⹃ is Unicode U+2E43, named “DASH WITH LEFT UPTURN.”
How can I copy ⹃ reliably?
Use the direct character (⹃) or copy the HTML entity ⹃ or CSS escape \\2E43 / JavaScript escape \\u{2E43}.
Is ⹃ the same as a hyphen or en dash?
No. ⹃ is a distinct punctuation character (U+2E43) with its own glyph, so it may not look the same as - , – , or —.
Where is ⹃ commonly used?
It’s commonly used as a small typographic marker for separators, labels, UI text styling, and decorative punctuation.