Top Half Section Sign Symbol
⸹ is the Unicode “top half section sign” punctuation character used for typographic section breaks.
U+2E39
⸹ is a punctuation symbol in Unicode named “TOP HALF SECTION SIGN” (U+2E39). It’s mainly used in typography and text layout. This page helps you copy the character and understand where it fits.
Top Half Section Sign Symbol Meaning
⸹ (U+2E39) is a punctuation character called the “top half section sign.” As its name suggests, it represents the top portion of a section-like mark and is typically used in typesetting contexts where designers want a visual cue for structure without using a full section sign. Because it is a specific Unicode punctuation mark, it may appear sparingly depending on fonts and rendering support. In practice, people use it to add subtle structural separation in written layouts, editorial styles, or decorative typographic sequences. If you’re targeting consistency across systems, test it in your chosen font and environment.
Common uses
- •Designing editorial or book-style layouts with a subtle structural marker
- •Creating typographic section dividers in posters, flyers, or zines
- •Using as a decorative punctuation element in headlines or captions
- •Building structured text formatting for templates and UI mockups
- •Adding a visible “continuation/section” cue in multi-part documents
Examples
⸹ Top Half Section Sign
- ⸹Part ⸹ I: Introduction
- ⸹Chapter 2 ⸹ Early Sources
- ⸹Section ⸹ Notes on Methods
- ⸹— ⸹ — Project Outline
- ⸹Appendix ⸹ Acknowledgements
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2E39 | |
| HTML Entity | ⸹ | |
| HTML Code | ⸹ | |
| CSS | \2E39 |
FAQ
What does the Top Half Section Sign symbol mean?
⸹ (U+2E39) is a punctuation character called the “top half section sign.” As its name suggests, it represents the top portion of a section-like mark and is typically used in typesetting contexts where designers want a visual cue for structure without using a full section sign. Because it is a specific Unicode punctuation mark, it may appear sparingly depending on fonts and rendering support. In practice, people use it to add subtle structural separation in written layouts, editorial styles, or decorative typographic sequences. If you’re targeting consistency across systems, test it in your chosen font and environment.
What is ⸹ called in Unicode?
⸹ is named “TOP HALF SECTION SIGN” and has the code point U+2E39.
Is ⸹ a math or currency symbol?
No. ⸹ is categorized as punctuation and is intended for typographic use.
Will ⸹ display the same on every device?
Font support can vary. If it doesn’t look right, try a different Unicode-capable font.
How can I copy ⸹ for use in text or code?
Copy the character directly from this page. It corresponds to HTML entity ⸹ and CSS/JS escapes like \\2E39 and \\u{2E39}.