Line Separator Symbol
The Line Separator (U+2028) forces a line break distinct from a normal newline.
U+2028
The Line Separator symbol is Unicode character U+2028. It represents a specific kind of line break used in text data and processing. You can copy it directly or insert it via code escapes.
Line Separator Symbol Meaning
LINE SEPARATOR (U+2028) is a Unicode “line break” character used to separate lines. Unlike typical carriage return or newline sequences, it is a dedicated Unicode code point that many text parsers and renderers treat as a line boundary. In practice, it’s often used when you need an explicit line-separating character in stored content, generated text, or data interchange where you want the break to be unambiguous. Depending on the environment, it may display as a line break even when other newline handling differs. For web developers, it can also be inserted using the HTML entity (
) or JavaScript/CSS escapes.
Common uses
- •Programmatically inserting a deterministic line break when generating text content
- •Storing or exporting text data where you want a specific Unicode line separator
- •Sanitizing or transforming input by converting newline variants to U+2028
- •Testing typography and text rendering behavior in editors or browsers
- •Creating multi-line strings in code when standard newlines are not handled consistently
Examples
Line Separator (U+2028)
- First line Second line
- Item A Item B
- Name: Alex Role: Writer
- Line 1 Line 2 Line 3
- Status: OK Status: Updated
Variations
Ready to copy
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2028 | |
| HTML Entity | 
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| HTML Code | 
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| CSS | \2028 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8232 | |
| Decimal | 8232 |
How to type Line Separator Symbol ( )
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8232 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2028 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2028. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2028, 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 Line Separator symbol mean?
LINE SEPARATOR (U+2028) is a Unicode “line break” character used to separate lines. Unlike typical carriage return or newline sequences, it is a dedicated Unicode code point that many text parsers and renderers treat as a line boundary. In practice, it’s often used when you need an explicit line-separating character in stored content, generated text, or data interchange where you want the break to be unambiguous. Depending on the environment, it may display as a line break even when other newline handling differs. For web developers, it can also be inserted using the HTML entity (
) or JavaScript/CSS escapes.
What is the Unicode code point for the Line Separator?
It is U+2028, named LINE SEPARATOR.
How do I copy the Line Separator character?
You can copy the character shown on this page ( ) directly, or insert it using the provided escapes like 
 or \\u{2028}.
Is the Line Separator the same as a normal newline?
No. It’s a distinct Unicode character (U+2028). While many systems render it as a line break, its handling can differ from standard newline sequences.
How can I use it in HTML or JavaScript?
HTML: use the entity 
. JavaScript: use \\u{2028} in a string.