Left-to-right Mark Symbol
The Left-to-Right Mark (U+200E) is a formatting character that helps control direction in mixed-direction text.
U+200E
The Left-to-Right Mark () is a Unicode formatting character used for bidirectional text handling. It doesn’t display as a visible glyph, but it can affect how surrounding text is interpreted. This page helps you copy it and use it safely in text, HTML, and code.
Left-to-right Mark Symbol Meaning
The Left-to-Right Mark (LRM), Unicode U+200E (HTML: ‎), is a bidirectional formatting character from the punctuation category. It signals that adjacent text should be treated as left-to-right when rendering mixed scripts (for example, when left-to-right text appears near right-to-left text). Unlike visible characters, LRM may not show up on screen, which is why it’s often used to fix ordering issues in copy/paste, form fields, emails, or UI labels. Because it’s a directional control, it’s best inserted deliberately around the content that needs direction stabilization.
Common uses
- •Stabilizing the order of English (left-to-right) text when pasted next to right-to-left content in the same line
- •Ensuring consistent display in emails or notifications where message direction may change between clients
- •Fixing UI label and tooltip rendering for mixed-language dashboards and admin panels
- •Preventing unexpected reordering of numbers, punctuation, or codes in bidirectional text contexts
- •Helping developers control text direction behavior in form fields, CMS content, and templates
Examples
Left-to-Right Mark (U+200E)
- English text in the same line as Arabic can keep its intended order.
- Your order total 12345 stays readable beside right-to-left descriptions.
- Use this code ABC-987 next to multilingual content without reordering.
- The product name should remain in left-to-right order in mixed text blocks.
- Insert a marker before punctuation to avoid direction-related flips.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+200E | |
| HTML Entity | ‎ | |
| HTML Code | ‎ | |
| CSS | \200E | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8206 | |
| Decimal | 8206 |
How to type Left-to-right Mark Symbol ()
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8206 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 200E then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 200E. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 200e, 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 Left-to-right Mark symbol mean?
The Left-to-Right Mark (LRM), Unicode U+200E (HTML: ‎), is a bidirectional formatting character from the punctuation category. It signals that adjacent text should be treated as left-to-right when rendering mixed scripts (for example, when left-to-right text appears near right-to-left text). Unlike visible characters, LRM may not show up on screen, which is why it’s often used to fix ordering issues in copy/paste, form fields, emails, or UI labels. Because it’s a directional control, it’s best inserted deliberately around the content that needs direction stabilization.
Is the Left-to-Right Mark visible?
No. It’s a formatting character that typically doesn’t display as a visible glyph, but it can still affect text direction in bidirectional rendering.
How do I copy it reliably?
Copy the character shown on this page (). For code, you can use HTML ‎ or the Unicode escape \\u{200E}.
When should I use it?
Use it when left-to-right text near right-to-left text is getting reordered unexpectedly and you need direction stabilization for adjacent content.
What’s its Unicode information?
It is LEFT-TO-RIGHT MARK with Unicode code point U+200E. HTML entity is ‎ and CSS escape is \\200E.