Paragraph Separator Symbol
is the Unicode Paragraph Separator (U+2029), used to mark paragraph boundaries in text.
U+2029
The symbol is known in Unicode as the Paragraph Separator. It helps indicate a paragraph break using a dedicated character. You can copy it directly or use its escapes in code.
Paragraph Separator Symbol Meaning
The Paragraph Separator ( ) is a punctuation character with Unicode code point U+2029 (HTML entity 
). Unlike a line break, it represents a paragraph boundary, which can be useful when you need to preserve or transmit paragraph structure explicitly. In plain text, it may appear in data exports or content processing pipelines that treat paragraphs as distinct units. In programming and templating, it can be used as a reliable delimiter when transforming text, generating records, or normalizing content. The character is also relevant for typography and text rendering tasks where paragraph separation must remain consistent across systems.
Common uses
- •Separating paragraphs in exported text files where you need an explicit marker
- •Delimiting paragraph blocks in content processing or ETL pipelines
- •Using as a delimiter in custom plain-text formats that must preserve paragraph boundaries
- •Normalizing paragraph breaks during text import/export between systems
- •Testing typography or renderer behavior for paragraph separation
Examples
Paragraph Separator (U+2029)
- First paragraph Second paragraph
- Title of post Body starts here
- Header Paragraph one Paragraph two
- Item 1 description Item 2 description
- Quote intro Main quote line
Variations
Ready to copy
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2029 | |
| HTML Entity | 
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| HTML Code | 
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| CSS | \2029 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8233 | |
| Decimal | 8233 |
How to type Paragraph Separator Symbol ( )
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8233 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2029 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2029. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2029, 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 Paragraph Separator symbol mean?
The Paragraph Separator ( ) is a punctuation character with Unicode code point U+2029 (HTML entity 
). Unlike a line break, it represents a paragraph boundary, which can be useful when you need to preserve or transmit paragraph structure explicitly. In plain text, it may appear in data exports or content processing pipelines that treat paragraphs as distinct units. In programming and templating, it can be used as a reliable delimiter when transforming text, generating records, or normalizing content. The character is also relevant for typography and text rendering tasks where paragraph separation must remain consistent across systems.
What is the Unicode code point for ?
The Paragraph Separator symbol has Unicode code point U+2029.
How do I insert it in HTML?
Use the HTML entity 
 to represent in HTML.
What’s the difference between a paragraph separator and a line break?
A line break typically ends a line, while a paragraph separator marks a paragraph boundary using the dedicated character U+2029.
How can I use it in JavaScript?
You can insert it using the JavaScript escape \\u{2029}.