Semicolon Symbol
The semicolon (;) is a punctuation mark used to separate statements and parts of sentences.
U+003B
The semicolon (;) is a common punctuation mark you can copy and paste anywhere text is needed. It also shows up frequently in programming languages. Below you’ll find practical uses and reliable code/HTML representations for U+003B.
Semicolon Symbol Meaning
A semicolon (;) is a punctuation mark (Unicode name: SEMICOLON, code point U+003B) used to connect and separate parts of text. In writing, it often links closely related independent clauses and may help clarify meaning where a comma could be confusing. In programming languages, semicolons commonly act as statement terminators or separators, signaling where one instruction ends. Because it appears in both natural language and code, correct placement matters for readability in writing and for syntax in programming.
Common uses
- •Separating closely related independent clauses in formal writing
- •Listing items in a compact way when commas might be ambiguous
- •Terminating statements in many programming languages
- •Separating instructions within a single line in some languages and styles
- •Improving clarity in configuration or scripting contexts that require delimiter punctuation
Examples
; Semicolon (U+003B) Symbol
- ;I wanted to go; I had to stay.
- ;The plan is simple; we just need time to execute.
- ;author; title; year
- ;const x = 10; console.log(x);
- ;if (ready) { start(); } else { stop(); };
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+003B | |
| HTML Entity | ; | |
| HTML Code | ; | |
| CSS | \003B | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 59 | |
| Decimal | 59 |
How to type Semicolon Symbol (;)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 59 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 003B then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 003B. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 003b, 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 Semicolon symbol mean?
A semicolon (;) is a punctuation mark (Unicode name: SEMICOLON, code point U+003B) used to connect and separate parts of text. In writing, it often links closely related independent clauses and may help clarify meaning where a comma could be confusing. In programming languages, semicolons commonly act as statement terminators or separators, signaling where one instruction ends. Because it appears in both natural language and code, correct placement matters for readability in writing and for syntax in programming.
What Unicode code point is the semicolon?
The semicolon’s Unicode code point is U+003B (Unicode name: SEMICOLON).
How do I use the semicolon in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity ; to represent the semicolon.
How do I represent the semicolon in CSS?
Use the CSS escape \\003B.
How do I represent the semicolon in JavaScript?
Use the JavaScript escape \\u{003B}.