Dotted Transposition Marker Symbol
⸈ is the dotted transposition marker punctuation symbol U+2E08.
U+2E08
⸈ (U+2E08) is a Unicode punctuation mark called the Dotted Transposition Marker. It’s used when you need a visible, compact marker for transposition-related notation or editorial markup. On this page you can copy it and use the correct character codes.
Dotted Transposition Marker Symbol Meaning
The character ⸈ is Unicode’s “DOTTED TRANSPOSITION MARKER” (U+2E08). As a punctuation symbol, it functions as a clear, typographic marker rather than a letter or number. You may encounter it in specialized texts, editorial work, or markup where a dotted symbol is used to indicate or separate a transposition or related instruction. Because it’s a specific Unicode character, it’s preferable to copy it directly rather than approximating with similar punctuation. If you’re building documents, keyboard-less text tools, or rendering pipelines, the provided Unicode and escape codes help ensure consistent results across systems.
Common uses
- •Punctuation and editorial markup to indicate a transposition-related point in a text
- •Scholarly or archival transcription where dotted markers must be preserved exactly
- •Document formatting for styles that require a distinct transposition symbol
- •Creating annotated text where you want a visible separation marker without extra words
- •UI or prototypes for writing tools that show special punctuation as distinct characters
Examples
⸈ Dotted Transposition Marker
- ⸈…the phrase ⸈ is marked as transposed in the manuscript.
- ⸈Insert ⸈ between the swapped elements in the transcription.
- ⸈The editor added ⸈ to flag a transposition in the notes.
- ⸈Use ⸈ to indicate the corrected order in the list.
- ⸈A dotted marker ⸈ is used instead of a plain comma.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2E08 | |
| HTML Entity | ⸈ | |
| HTML Code | ⸈ | |
| CSS | \2E08 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11784 | |
| Decimal | 11784 |
How to type Dotted Transposition Marker Symbol (⸈)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11784 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2E08 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2E08. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2e08, 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 Dotted Transposition Marker symbol mean?
The character ⸈ is Unicode’s “DOTTED TRANSPOSITION MARKER” (U+2E08). As a punctuation symbol, it functions as a clear, typographic marker rather than a letter or number. You may encounter it in specialized texts, editorial work, or markup where a dotted symbol is used to indicate or separate a transposition or related instruction. Because it’s a specific Unicode character, it’s preferable to copy it directly rather than approximating with similar punctuation. If you’re building documents, keyboard-less text tools, or rendering pipelines, the provided Unicode and escape codes help ensure consistent results across systems.
What is the Unicode code point for ⸈?
⸈ is U+2E08, named “DOTTED TRANSPOSITION MARKER.”
How can I copy ⸈ reliably?
Copy the symbol directly from this page. If you need it in code, use the provided escapes for consistent rendering: CSS \\2E08, JavaScript \\u{2E08}, or HTML entity ⸈.
Can I substitute another punctuation mark if ⸈ doesn’t display?
If possible, avoid substitutions. ⸈ is a specific Unicode character; it’s best to ensure the font or environment supports U+2E08.
Is ⸈ the same as a period or comma?
No. ⸈ is a dotted transposition marker punctuation character, not a period/comma. Using the exact symbol preserves intended meaning in editorial and markup contexts.