Reversed Semicolon Symbol
⁏ is the reversed semicolon symbol (Unicode U+204F) used as stylized punctuation.
U+204F
The symbol ⁏ is called the reversed semicolon. It’s a Unicode punctuation character you can copy into design, writing, or developer text. This page explains what it is and shows practical ways to use it.
Reversed Semicolon Symbol Meaning
The reversed semicolon ⁏ (Unicode U+204F, HTML entity ⁏) is a punctuation mark variant that visually resembles a semicolon turned around. Because it’s categorized as punctuation, it’s most often used for decorative separators, stylistic text, or as a typographic accent in headings, captions, and UI elements. It is not a standard grammatical semicolon replacement in most languages, so it’s best treated as a visual character rather than punctuation with universally understood rules. When you need a semicolon-like glyph with a distinctive look, ⁏ can help you create consistent styling across platforms that support Unicode U+204F.
Common uses
- •Decorative separators in posters, quotes, and artwork captions
- •Typographic emphasis in headings or subheadings
- •UI labels or status markers where you want a semicolon-like glyph
- •Stylized lists or callouts in documents and slide decks
- •Designer-friendly punctuation for branding, badges, and social graphics
Examples
⁏ Reversed Semicolon (U+204F)
- ⁏Wait⁏Proceed
- ⁏Note⁏Reminder: review the checklist
- ⁏Version 2.0⁏Stable
- ⁏Chapter 3⁏Summary
- ⁏Signal⁏Ready
Variations
Ready to copy
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+204F | |
| HTML Entity | ⁏ | |
| HTML Code | ⁏ | |
| CSS | \204F | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8271 | |
| Decimal | 8271 |
How to type Reversed Semicolon Symbol (⁏)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8271 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 204F then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 204F. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 204f, 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 Reversed Semicolon symbol mean?
The reversed semicolon ⁏ (Unicode U+204F, HTML entity ⁏) is a punctuation mark variant that visually resembles a semicolon turned around. Because it’s categorized as punctuation, it’s most often used for decorative separators, stylistic text, or as a typographic accent in headings, captions, and UI elements. It is not a standard grammatical semicolon replacement in most languages, so it’s best treated as a visual character rather than punctuation with universally understood rules. When you need a semicolon-like glyph with a distinctive look, ⁏ can help you create consistent styling across platforms that support Unicode U+204F.
What Unicode character is ⁏?
⁏ is the REVERSED SEMICOLON, Unicode code point U+204F.
How do I type or insert ⁏ in code?
Use the Unicode escapes: CSS \\204F, or JavaScript \\u{204F}.
Can ⁏ be used like a normal semicolon in writing?
It’s primarily a typographic punctuation variant, so it’s best treated as decorative or stylistic rather than a universally recognized semicolon replacement.
What is the HTML entity for ⁏?
The HTML entity is ⁏.