Macron Symbol
The macron (¯) is a horizontal overline used in writing systems and notation to modify a letter or indicate a label.
U+00AF
The macron (¯) is Unicode character U+00AF. It’s a simple punctuation mark—a short horizontal line—often used as an overline in typography. You can copy it directly or insert it with HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
Macron Symbol Meaning
The macron (¯) is a horizontal line character named “MACRON” (Unicode code point U+00AF). In writing and typography, it commonly appears as an overline indicating a modified letter, such as marking length or a specific pronunciation in certain orthographies. In other contexts, it can function as a typographic “overbar” to visually label something like a range or an average in plain text. Because it’s a dedicated Unicode punctuation character, it’s also useful when you need an explicit overline-like mark without relying on styling.
Common uses
- •Marking or indicating a modified letter in plain text when an overline is needed
- •Formatting text labels or headings where an overbar-style mark is preferred
- •Creating typographic effects in social posts or documents without special markup
- •Using in notes, drafts, or datasets where the exact Unicode character must be preserved
- •In programming/UI text where you want the macron character to render consistently
Examples
¯ Macron (U+00AF) — Copy & Use
- ¯Ā ē ī ō ū (macron-marked vowels)
- ¯Use ¯ as an overline marker in drafts.
- ¯Word ¯ label: version identifier
- ¯Copy this exact symbol: ¯
- ¯Check spacing around ¯ in your layout
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+00AF | |
| HTML Entity | ¯ | |
| HTML Code | ¯ | |
| CSS | \00AF |
FAQ
What does the Macron symbol mean?
The macron (¯) is a horizontal line character named “MACRON” (Unicode code point U+00AF). In writing and typography, it commonly appears as an overline indicating a modified letter, such as marking length or a specific pronunciation in certain orthographies. In other contexts, it can function as a typographic “overbar” to visually label something like a range or an average in plain text. Because it’s a dedicated Unicode punctuation character, it’s also useful when you need an explicit overline-like mark without relying on styling.
How do I copy the macron symbol (¯)?
Copy the character shown on this page (¯). You can paste it directly into documents, messaging apps, and design tools that support Unicode.
What is the Unicode code point for the macron?
The macron is U+00AF.
How can I insert ¯ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ¯
What escapes can I use in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\00AF. JavaScript (Unicode code point escape): \\u{00AF}.