Forked Paragraphos Symbol
⸐ is the forked paragraphos punctuation mark used as a specialized paragraph or section divider.
U+2E10
The symbol ⸐ is called the forked paragraphos. It belongs to the Unicode punctuation set and is used for text structuring cues. This page helps you copy it correctly and understand where it fits in writing and publishing contexts.
Forked Paragraphos Symbol Meaning
⸐ (FORKED PARAGRAPHOS, U+2E10) is a punctuation character intended to indicate a structural break in text, similar in spirit to paragraph markers or editorial separators. Because it is not a standard everyday punctuation mark, it’s most often seen in specialized typography, scholarly or editorial work, and texts that use uncommon punctuation to visually organize content. In practice, people insert it when they want a distinct separator that stands apart from common characters like period, dash, or regular paragraph breaks. When copying, use the actual Unicode character (U+2E10) to avoid mismatched symbols and rendering issues across platforms.
Common uses
- •Editorial layouts to mark a specific type of paragraph or section break
- •Scholarly or archival text formatting where distinct punctuation is required
- •Designing typographic styles that use uncommon separators for structure
- •Preparing manuscripts for publishing software that supports Unicode punctuation
- •Creating consistent text markers in documentation or annotations
Examples
⸐ Forked Paragraphos Symbol
- ⸐In the next section ⸐ the argument expands on earlier claims.
- ⸐Note: terminology differs ⸐ see the glossary for details.
- ⸐Chapter overview ⸐ followed by the supporting examples.
- ⸐Original text ⸐ revised translation shown below.
- ⸐A brief summary ⸐ then the full discussion.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2E10 | |
| HTML Entity | ⸐ | |
| HTML Code | ⸐ | |
| CSS | \2E10 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11792 | |
| Decimal | 11792 |
How to type Forked Paragraphos Symbol (⸐)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11792 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2E10 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2E10. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2e10, 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 Forked Paragraphos symbol mean?
⸐ (FORKED PARAGRAPHOS, U+2E10) is a punctuation character intended to indicate a structural break in text, similar in spirit to paragraph markers or editorial separators. Because it is not a standard everyday punctuation mark, it’s most often seen in specialized typography, scholarly or editorial work, and texts that use uncommon punctuation to visually organize content. In practice, people insert it when they want a distinct separator that stands apart from common characters like period, dash, or regular paragraph breaks. When copying, use the actual Unicode character (U+2E10) to avoid mismatched symbols and rendering issues across platforms.
What is the Unicode code point for ⸐?
⸐ is U+2E10 (FORKED PARAGRAPHOS).
How do I copy ⸐ reliably?
Copy the character directly from this page (⸐). For developers, you can also use the exact Unicode value U+2E10.
Does ⸐ work like a normal paragraph break?
It’s a punctuation symbol intended as a visual/structural marker, not a whitespace paragraph break. Use it alongside your usual line/paragraph formatting.
What should I use in HTML or code to insert it?
HTML entity: ⸐. JavaScript escape: \\u{2E10}. CSS escape: \\2E10.