Invisible Separator Symbol
The Invisible Separator (U+2063) is a zero-width punctuation mark used to separate text without adding visible space.
U+2063
Invisible Separator (U+2063) is a punctuation character that does not render as a visible gap. It can still influence how text is processed, stored, or copied between systems. Use it when you need separation that looks like nothing.
Invisible Separator Symbol Meaning
The Invisible Separator is a Unicode punctuation character with code point U+2063 (HTML entity ⁣). Despite its name, it is not typically visible in normal text rendering, behaving like a formatting-like separator. It may be helpful in situations where you need a deliberate boundary between pieces of text without displaying an extra space—for example, to reduce unwanted spacing while still keeping distinct segments. Since it is easy to miss visually, it’s best used with clear intent and tested across the platforms or tools where the text will travel.
Common uses
- •Separating two text segments while keeping them visually adjacent
- •Reducing or controlling visible spacing in generated strings
- •Preventing systems from merging or reflowing nearby text content
- •Creating invisible boundaries in markup or templates where spacing matters
- •Transporting text between tools that may normalize whitespace differently
Examples
Invisible Separator (U+2063)
- HelloWorld
- ID: 12345Ref: A1
- Version2.0
- CatDog
- Ref#0042
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2063 | |
| HTML Entity | ⁣ | |
| HTML Code | ⁣ | |
| CSS | \2063 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8291 | |
| Decimal | 8291 |
How to type Invisible Separator Symbol ()
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8291 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2063 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2063. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2063, 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 Invisible Separator symbol mean?
The Invisible Separator is a Unicode punctuation character with code point U+2063 (HTML entity ⁣). Despite its name, it is not typically visible in normal text rendering, behaving like a formatting-like separator. It may be helpful in situations where you need a deliberate boundary between pieces of text without displaying an extra space—for example, to reduce unwanted spacing while still keeping distinct segments. Since it is easy to miss visually, it’s best used with clear intent and tested across the platforms or tools where the text will travel.
Is the Invisible Separator the same as a space?
No. It is a punctuation character (U+2063) that is generally not visible like a space, though it can still affect text separation and processing.
How do I copy the Invisible Separator?
Copy the character shown on this page (). You can also use its HTML entity ⁣ or code escapes like \\\\u{2063}.
Will it be visible in my editor or browser?
Usually it won’t be visibly rendered. Many editors may show it as an invisible character only if special “show invisibles” options are enabled.
Where can I use U+2063 safely?
It’s commonly used in text workflows where you need an invisible boundary. Test in your specific application because different systems may treat invisible characters differently.