Double Low Line Symbol
‗ (U+2017) is the double low line punctuation mark, useful as a visual separator or accent in text.
U+2017
The ‗ character is known as the double low line and belongs to the punctuation set. It can be used where a short, low horizontal mark adds emphasis or structure. This page helps you copy it and use it consistently across writing and software tools.
Double Low Line Symbol Meaning
DOUBLE LOW LINE (‗), Unicode U+2017, is a punctuation character that displays as a short double underline-like line. It’s often chosen as a subtle visual element in plain text, especially when you want something more distinct than a single underscore. Designers and writers may use it to form separators, represent emphasis, or decorate headings and labels without using bold formatting. Because it’s a distinct Unicode character, it can be easier to reuse consistently than trying to simulate the effect with multiple hyphens or underscores in different fonts.
Common uses
- •Acting as a subtle separator in headings, labels, or metadata lines
- •Creating a light “underline” effect in plain-text layouts
- •Marking items or status fields in templates where HTML/CSS isn’t available
- •Decorating usernames, tags, or handles in social or community posts
- •Using as a distinctive punctuation mark in typographic mockups and prototypes
Examples
‗ Double Low Line Symbol (U+2017)
- ‗Section ‗ Details
- ‗Priority: High ‗ Due today
- ‗Author ‗ Editor
- ‗Note ‗ This will be updated soon
- ‗Tag: design ‗ typography
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2017 | |
| HTML Entity | ‗ | |
| HTML Code | ‗ | |
| CSS | \2017 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8215 | |
| Decimal | 8215 |
How to type Double Low Line Symbol (‗)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8215 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2017 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2017. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2017, 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 Low Line symbol mean?
DOUBLE LOW LINE (‗), Unicode U+2017, is a punctuation character that displays as a short double underline-like line. It’s often chosen as a subtle visual element in plain text, especially when you want something more distinct than a single underscore. Designers and writers may use it to form separators, represent emphasis, or decorate headings and labels without using bold formatting. Because it’s a distinct Unicode character, it can be easier to reuse consistently than trying to simulate the effect with multiple hyphens or underscores in different fonts.
What Unicode character is the double low line?
The double low line is the Unicode character DOUBLE LOW LINE with code point U+2017.
How do I copy the ‗ symbol?
Select and copy the character shown on this page: ‗. You can also copy the HTML entity (‗) or the escapes (\\2017 / \\u{2017}).
Is ‗ the same as an underscore (_) or a hyphen (-)?
No. While it looks like an underline-style mark, ‗ is a distinct Unicode punctuation character (U+2017) and may render differently than _ or -.
Where does the symbol belong in Unicode categories?
It is categorized as Punctuation in Unicode.