Overline Symbol
The overline (‾) is a horizontal line used to mark emphasis or denote repeated/closed forms in text.
U+203E
The overline symbol (‾) is Unicode character U+203E, also known as an overline. It’s useful when you want a clean horizontal bar for styling, labeling, or notation. Use the provided copy options to insert it in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Overline Symbol Meaning
The overline (‾) is a punctuation character that displays a horizontal line above the surrounding text area. In typography and writing, it can indicate emphasis, separation, or that a term is meant to be read with a “bar” or modified form. In technical contexts, overlines are widely associated with notation such as “repeated,” “complement,” or “closed/open” variants—though the exact meaning depends on the system using it. In plain text and UI labels, it’s often used as a lightweight visual decoration when you want more clarity than simple underscores.
Common uses
- •Labeling or styling section titles with a bar effect in plain text
- •Creating lightweight annotations (e.g., “overlined” terms) in documents or drafts
- •Building simple visual separators in chat messages or UI prototypes
- •Representing repeated/modified forms in plain-text notation where a full word marking is unwanted
- •Adding typographic emphasis in environments that support the Unicode character
Examples
‾ Overline Symbol (U+203E)
- ‾Use ‾ to overline the key term.
- ‾Total: ‾99.9 (approx.)
- ‾Status: ‾inactive
- ‾Result: x‾ = y
- ‾— ‾ — section emphasis
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+203E | |
| HTML Entity | ‾ | |
| HTML Code | ‾ | |
| CSS | \203E | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8254 | |
| Decimal | 8254 |
How to type Overline Symbol (‾)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8254 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 203E then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 203E. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 203e, 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 Overline symbol mean?
The overline (‾) is a punctuation character that displays a horizontal line above the surrounding text area. In typography and writing, it can indicate emphasis, separation, or that a term is meant to be read with a “bar” or modified form. In technical contexts, overlines are widely associated with notation such as “repeated,” “complement,” or “closed/open” variants—though the exact meaning depends on the system using it. In plain text and UI labels, it’s often used as a lightweight visual decoration when you want more clarity than simple underscores.
What is the Unicode code point for the overline (‾)?
It is U+203E.
How do I insert ‾ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ‾.
How can I generate ‾ using CSS?
Use the CSS escape: \\203E.
What is the JavaScript escape for ‾?
Use: \\u{203E}.