Double Hyphen Symbol
⹀ is the double hyphen punctuation mark (U+2E40) used for typographic separation and emphasis.
U+2E40
The symbol ⹀ (double hyphen) is a punctuation character with a compact, doubled-stroke look. It’s often used as a subtle typographic marker in text. This page helps you copy it and use the correct code in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Double Hyphen Symbol Meaning
⹀ is the Unicode punctuation character named “DOUBLE HYPHEN” (U+2E40). Visually, it resembles two hyphens grouped together, making it useful when you want a slightly stronger divider than a single dash, but without the spacing or length of longer rules. In writing and design, it can indicate a pause, separation, or a lightweight stylistic marker between parts of a label, title, or caption. It may also be used in UI text, posters, or typographic layouts where a custom separator is preferred over standard hyphens and em dashes.
Common uses
- •Acting as a typographic separator in headings and subheadings
- •Creating a compact pause between clauses in short captions
- •Using as a visual divider in UI labels and tooltips
- •Styling list items or metadata lines where a single hyphen feels too weak
- •Enhancing banner or poster text by substituting a dash-like punctuation mark
Examples
⹀ Double Hyphen Symbol
- ⹀Design ⹀ Draft ⹀ Launch
- ⹀Model ⹀ Version 2.1
- ⹀Terms ⹀ Privacy
- ⹀Update ⹀ Restart required
- ⹀Tip ⹀ Use proper punctuation
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2E40 | |
| HTML Entity | ⹀ | |
| HTML Code | ⹀ | |
| CSS | \2E40 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11840 | |
| Decimal | 11840 |
How to type Double Hyphen Symbol (⹀)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11840 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2E40 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2E40. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2e40, 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 Double Hyphen symbol mean?
⹀ is the Unicode punctuation character named “DOUBLE HYPHEN” (U+2E40). Visually, it resembles two hyphens grouped together, making it useful when you want a slightly stronger divider than a single dash, but without the spacing or length of longer rules. In writing and design, it can indicate a pause, separation, or a lightweight stylistic marker between parts of a label, title, or caption. It may also be used in UI text, posters, or typographic layouts where a custom separator is preferred over standard hyphens and em dashes.
What Unicode character is ⹀?
⹀ is the Unicode character named “DOUBLE HYPHEN” with code point U+2E40.
How do I type ⹀ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⹀
How can I use ⹀ in CSS?
You can use the CSS escape: \\2E40
What about JavaScript escaping for ⹀?
Use the JavaScript escape: \\u{2E40}