Five Dot Mark Symbol
The Five Dot Mark (⸭) is a punctuation symbol used to separate or indicate a break in text.
U+2E2D
⸭ is known as the Five Dot Mark. It belongs to the punctuation category and is used as a typographic separator. You can copy it directly or use its standard Unicode code point.
Five Dot Mark Symbol Meaning
The Five Dot Mark (⸭) is a punctuation character that visually signals a pause, separation, or continuation point in text. Like other dot-based punctuation marks, it can help structure writing without adding full stops or heavy line breaks. It’s often used in editorial or typographic layouts to break up sections, indicate an omission, or create a subtle “and then…” transition. Because it’s a single Unicode character, it works well in plain text, web pages, and design files wherever punctuation symbols are supported.
Common uses
- •Separating list sections or subsections in plain text
- •Indicating a pause or transition in quotes and edited passages
- •Marking an insertion point or continuation in notes and drafts
- •Creating subtle separators in UI labels or form helper text
- •Designing editorial layouts where a lighter divider is preferred
Examples
⸭ Five Dot Mark
- ⸭Today’s update ⸭ tomorrow’s plan
- ⸭He said he would call ⸭ but the phone stayed silent.
- ⸭Chapter 3 ⸭ Appendix A
- ⸭Notes: deadline moved ⸭ details to follow
- ⸭A: first draft ⸭ B: final review
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2E2D | |
| HTML Entity | ⸭ | |
| HTML Code | ⸭ | |
| CSS | \2E2D |
FAQ
What is ⸭ called?
⸭ is commonly called the Five Dot Mark.
What does the Five Dot Mark mean in text?
It’s a punctuation separator that signals a pause or transition, often used to structure writing more subtly than a full stop.
How do I enter ⸭ in HTML or web code?
Use the HTML entity: ⸭
What Unicode code point is used for this symbol?
Its Unicode code point is U+2E2D.