Undertie Symbol
The undertie (‿) is a punctuation mark used to visually connect text or indicate a tight typographic grouping.
U+203F
The undertie symbol ‿ is Unicode character U+203F. It’s commonly treated as punctuation and can be copied directly into text, design files, and code. Use the HTML or CSS values below when you need consistent rendering.
Undertie Symbol Meaning
The undertie (U+203F) is a punctuation character often used to visually link parts of text with a subtle, underlined connection. Unlike a regular hyphen, it suggests a tighter typographic relationship and can help convey “connected” wording or compact formatting in titles, captions, or stylized writing. In practice, designers and editors may use it to create a visual join while keeping the overall punctuation set lightweight. Because it’s a Unicode punctuation mark, it behaves like a single character in many editors, making it convenient for copy/paste and for defining exact glyphs in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Common uses
- •Connecting syllables or parts of a word in stylized typography
- •Creating a compact visual link in headings, captions, and labels
- •Indicating a tight association between two short phrases
- •Adding typographic emphasis in custom punctuation sets
- •Using a single-character connector in web and UI text
Examples
‿ Undertie Symbol (U+203F)
- ‿team‿project
- ‿pre‿approved
- ‿A‿B notation
- ‿link‿text
- ‿part‿two
Variations
Ready to copy
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+203F | |
| HTML Entity | ‿ | |
| HTML Code | ‿ | |
| CSS | \203F | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8255 | |
| Decimal | 8255 |
How to type Undertie Symbol (‿)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8255 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 203F then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 203F. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 203f, 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 Undertie symbol mean?
The undertie (U+203F) is a punctuation character often used to visually link parts of text with a subtle, underlined connection. Unlike a regular hyphen, it suggests a tighter typographic relationship and can help convey “connected” wording or compact formatting in titles, captions, or stylized writing. In practice, designers and editors may use it to create a visual join while keeping the overall punctuation set lightweight. Because it’s a Unicode punctuation mark, it behaves like a single character in many editors, making it convenient for copy/paste and for defining exact glyphs in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
What Unicode character is the undertie symbol?
The undertie symbol is Unicode U+203F.
How do I copy the undertie symbol in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity ‿ or paste the character directly.
What is the CSS escape for U+203F?
The CSS escape is \\203F.
Does the undertie count as punctuation?
Yes. It is categorized as punctuation (Unicode category: Punctuation).