Section Sign Symbol
The section sign (§) marks a section in laws, documents, and references.
U+00A7
The section sign (§) is a punctuation character used to label sections of written material. You’ll often see it in legal or formal citations and structured documents. This page helps you copy it and use it correctly in text and code.
Section Sign Symbol Meaning
The section sign (§) is a punctuation mark commonly used to indicate a specific section of a document, especially in legal, policy, and formal writing. In citations, it can precede a section number (for example, “§ 12”). Beyond legal documents, it may also appear in contracts, regulations, or structured documentation to make references easy to scan. In plain text, it works as a visual cue that the following number or title is a distinct section. For developers and publishers, it’s also important to know its Unicode code point (U+00A7) and common HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes for reliable rendering.
Common uses
- •Referencing a specific clause or section in laws and regulations
- •Labeling sections in contracts or policy documents
- •Building citations in legal or academic writing
- •Annotating headings in structured documentation and manuals
- •Creating consistent formatting in templates and forms
Examples
§ Section Sign (U+00A7)
- §Under § 5, the fee is waived for eligible applicants.
- §See § 12 for definitions and interpretation.
- §The requirements are listed in § 3 of the policy.
- §As stated in § 8(a), all submissions must be signed.
- §Refer to § 10 before proceeding to the next step.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+00A7 | |
| HTML Entity | § | |
| HTML Code | § | |
| CSS | \00A7 |
FAQ
What does the Section Sign symbol mean?
The section sign (§) is a punctuation mark commonly used to indicate a specific section of a document, especially in legal, policy, and formal writing. In citations, it can precede a section number (for example, “§ 12”). Beyond legal documents, it may also appear in contracts, regulations, or structured documentation to make references easy to scan. In plain text, it works as a visual cue that the following number or title is a distinct section. For developers and publishers, it’s also important to know its Unicode code point (U+00A7) and common HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes for reliable rendering.
What is the section sign (§) used for?
It’s commonly used to reference a specific section of a document, such as in laws, regulations, and formal policies.
What is the Unicode code point for the section sign?
The section sign is Unicode U+00A7.
How do I include § in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: §.
How do I include § in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\00A7. JavaScript escape: \\u{00A7}.