Double Oblique Hyphen Symbol
⸗ is the Double Oblique Hyphen punctuation mark used as a typographic separator or notation detail.
U+2E17
⸗ is a Unicode punctuation character named the Double Oblique Hyphen. It’s useful when you want a specific typographic mark that differs from a regular hyphen. Below you’ll find practical uses, copy options, and code-related details.
Double Oblique Hyphen Symbol Meaning
The character ⸗ (Unicode U+2E17), called the Double Oblique Hyphen, is a punctuation symbol. In practice, it’s often used as a typographic separator or as a distinctive mark in specialized text. Because it’s not as common as the standard hyphen-minus, it may be chosen when you need a more “editorial” or display-typography look. Its use is largely about visual distinction rather than a widely standardized single meaning. If your audience or font support is limited, consider fallback options (e.g., a regular hyphen) or test how it renders in your target environment.
Common uses
- •Typographic separators in design layouts where a regular hyphen looks too plain
- •Specialized punctuation in edited text or manuscripts
- •Emphasizing a break/continuation point in stylized labels or headings
- •Marking ranges or pauses in decorative UI text (when supported by the font)
- •Using a consistent punctuation mark in multilingual or manuscript-style formatting
Examples
⸗ Double Oblique Hyphen
- ⸗Section ⸗ Continued on next page.
- ⸗Note ⸗ Author name withheld.
- ⸗Item ⸗ Item details follow.
- ⸗Plan ⸗ Draft version 2.
- ⸗Excerpt ⸗ See source document.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2E17 | |
| HTML Entity | ⸗ | |
| HTML Code | ⸗ | |
| CSS | \2E17 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11799 | |
| Decimal | 11799 |
How to type Double Oblique Hyphen Symbol (⸗)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11799 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2E17 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2E17. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2e17, 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 Oblique Hyphen symbol mean?
The character ⸗ (Unicode U+2E17), called the Double Oblique Hyphen, is a punctuation symbol. In practice, it’s often used as a typographic separator or as a distinctive mark in specialized text. Because it’s not as common as the standard hyphen-minus, it may be chosen when you need a more “editorial” or display-typography look. Its use is largely about visual distinction rather than a widely standardized single meaning. If your audience or font support is limited, consider fallback options (e.g., a regular hyphen) or test how it renders in your target environment.
What is the Unicode name of ⸗?
Its Unicode name is DOUBLE OBLIQUE HYPHEN.
What is the Unicode code point for ⸗?
The code point is U+2E17.
How can I copy ⸗ for use in text or design?
Copy the character directly from this page. You can also paste the HTML entity or the code escapes listed in the copy options.
Will ⸗ look the same in every font?
No—glyph appearance depends on the font. Test in your target app or browser, and consider a fallback (like a hyphen) if the symbol isn’t supported.