Downwards Ancora Symbol
⸔ Downwards Ancora is a punctuation character used as a typographic marker or annotation cue.
U+2E14
⸔ is called the Downwards Ancora. It’s a punctuation symbol with a specific Unicode code point, useful when you need consistent, typographic text. You can copy it directly or use its escapes in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Downwards Ancora Symbol Meaning
⸔ (Downwards Ancora) is a Unicode punctuation character (U+2E14). As a punctuation/typographic mark, it’s mainly used to indicate a downward “anchor” style reference in specialized text settings—such as editing conventions, annotated passages, or layout patterns where a distinct mark is preferable to plain punctuation. Because it is not a common everyday symbol, it’s often chosen for consistency in typeset material, academic or editorial markup, or custom styling systems. When used in plain text, it may rely on font support to render correctly, so testing across your target platforms is recommended.
Common uses
- •Marking a down-referential note position in edited or annotated text
- •Using as a typographic cue in layout templates or style guides
- •Adding a distinct punctuation-style symbol in specialized writing or documentation
- •Labeling sections in niche formatting systems where standard punctuation is insufficient
- •Including in plain-text content for consistent cross-platform Unicode rendering
Examples
⸔ Downwards Ancora Symbol (U+2E14)
- ⸔Note⸔: see the following paragraph for details.
- ⸔First reference⸔ Second reference continues after the break.
- ⸔In the margin, we place the marker⸔ next to the passage.
- ⸔Section header⸔ continues with the annotated lines below.
- ⸔The editor inserted a down marker⸔ to clarify placement.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2E14 | |
| HTML Entity | ⸔ | |
| HTML Code | ⸔ | |
| CSS | \2E14 |
FAQ
What does the Downwards Ancora symbol mean?
⸔ (Downwards Ancora) is a Unicode punctuation character (U+2E14). As a punctuation/typographic mark, it’s mainly used to indicate a downward “anchor” style reference in specialized text settings—such as editing conventions, annotated passages, or layout patterns where a distinct mark is preferable to plain punctuation. Because it is not a common everyday symbol, it’s often chosen for consistency in typeset material, academic or editorial markup, or custom styling systems. When used in plain text, it may rely on font support to render correctly, so testing across your target platforms is recommended.
What is the Unicode code point for ⸔?
⸔ is Unicode code point U+2E14.
How do I include ⸔ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity ⸔.
How do I use ⸔ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\2E14. JavaScript escape: \\u{2E14}.
Will ⸔ display correctly on all devices?
It should render when the selected font supports the character. If it appears as a box or placeholder, try a different font.