Pilcrow Sign Symbol
The pilcrow sign ¶ (U+00B6) is a paragraph mark used to represent line and paragraph breaks in text.
U+00B6
The pilcrow sign ¶ is also known as the paragraph mark. It’s commonly used in editing and document views to show where paragraphs start. You can copy it directly here and insert it in your text or code.
Pilcrow Sign Symbol Meaning
The pilcrow sign ¶ (Unicode name: PILCROW SIGN, code point U+00B6) is most often used as a visible marker for paragraphs. In many editors and word processors, it can indicate paragraph breaks, the start of a new paragraph, or formatted line structure when “show formatting” mode is enabled. It’s also used in typography and publishing tools to refer to paragraph divisions without relying on whitespace alone. While it’s not meant for everyday prose, it helps people understand document structure and troubleshoot formatting issues when reviewing plain text or rich text.
Common uses
- •Showing paragraph breaks when “reveal formatting” or “show hidden characters” is enabled
- •Labeling or referencing paragraph sections in document review and editing
- •Indicating paragraph boundaries in plain-text exports or markup discussions
- •Teaching typography or text formatting concepts by making structure visible
- •Annotating templates or samples where a paragraph break needs to be explicit
Examples
¶ Pilcrow Sign (Paragraph Mark)
- ¶First paragraph¶Second paragraph
- ¶Title¶Author¶Date
- ¶When “show formatting” is on, you may see ¶ at paragraph starts.
- ¶Line breaks look different from paragraph breaks ¶ like this.
- ¶Replace marker ¶ with a new paragraph in your template.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+00B6 | |
| HTML Entity | ¶ | |
| HTML Code | ¶ | |
| CSS | \00B6 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 0182 | |
| Decimal | 182 |
How to type Pilcrow Sign Symbol (¶)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 182 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 00B6 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 00B6. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 00b6, 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 Pilcrow Sign symbol mean?
The pilcrow sign ¶ (Unicode name: PILCROW SIGN, code point U+00B6) is most often used as a visible marker for paragraphs. In many editors and word processors, it can indicate paragraph breaks, the start of a new paragraph, or formatted line structure when “show formatting” mode is enabled. It’s also used in typography and publishing tools to refer to paragraph divisions without relying on whitespace alone. While it’s not meant for everyday prose, it helps people understand document structure and troubleshoot formatting issues when reviewing plain text or rich text.
What is the pilcrow sign ¶ called?
It’s commonly called the pilcrow sign or the paragraph mark.
What Unicode character is ¶?
¶ is Unicode code point U+00B6 (Unicode name: PILCROW SIGN).
When would I see ¶ in a document?
Often when an editor or word processor is set to show hidden or formatting characters, where ¶ marks paragraph breaks.
How can I copy ¶ for use in code?
You can copy the character itself (¶) or use its forms like HTML entity ¶, CSS escape \\00B6, or JavaScript escape \\u{00B6}.