Upwards Ancora Symbol
⸕ (Upwards Ancora) is a punctuation character used as a directional/annotation mark in typesetting contexts.
U+2E15
⸕ is the Unicode punctuation character named UPWARDS ANCORA. It’s mainly used in specialist typography, editing, and scholarly markup where a precise punctuation-like mark is needed.
Upwards Ancora Symbol Meaning
⸕ (UPWARDS ANCORA, U+2E15) is a Unicode character in the Punctuation category. As its name suggests, it’s an “ancora”-style mark with an upward direction, often used to visually signal linkage, annotation, or editorial structure in text. Because it’s not common in everyday writing, its meaning can depend on the stylesheet, font, or typographic convention being followed. If you’re working with a document system that expects this exact character, use it literally (rather than substituting a similar-looking arrow) to ensure correct rendering, search behavior, and consistency across platforms.
Common uses
- •Specialized proofreading or editorial markup where a specific punctuation mark is required
- •Typesetting or layout work that follows established typographic conventions
- •Scholarly or annotated texts that use nonstandard punctuation characters
- •Copying text that already contains the character without replacement
- •Creating consistent UI or legend text that must match a referenced symbol
Examples
⸕ Upwards Ancora Symbol
- ⸕Note⸕: See the referenced section above.
- ⸕Item 1⸕ Item 2 (linked editorial note).
- ⸕He wrote: “⸕” as a directional mark in the edition.
- ⸕In the margin: ⸕ indicates an upward reference.
- ⸕The glossary entry uses ⸕ for cross-references.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2E15 | |
| HTML Entity | ⸕ | |
| HTML Code | ⸕ | |
| CSS | \2E15 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11797 | |
| Decimal | 11797 |
How to type Upwards Ancora Symbol (⸕)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11797 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2E15 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2E15. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2e15, 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 Upwards Ancora symbol mean?
⸕ (UPWARDS ANCORA, U+2E15) is a Unicode character in the Punctuation category. As its name suggests, it’s an “ancora”-style mark with an upward direction, often used to visually signal linkage, annotation, or editorial structure in text. Because it’s not common in everyday writing, its meaning can depend on the stylesheet, font, or typographic convention being followed. If you’re working with a document system that expects this exact character, use it literally (rather than substituting a similar-looking arrow) to ensure correct rendering, search behavior, and consistency across platforms.
What is the Unicode code point for ⸕?
⸕ is U+2E15, with HTML entity ⸕.
How do I copy ⸕ reliably across systems?
Copy the character directly (⸕) or use the Unicode value U+2E15 in your tooling; in HTML you can use ⸕.
Can I substitute ⸕ with a normal arrow or punctuation?
It’s best not to substitute with arrows unless your project specifically allows it. Using ⸕ ensures the correct character is rendered and preserved.
Where is this character typically used?
It’s mostly used in specialist typography, editorial markup, and scholarly/annotated text where a precise punctuation mark is needed.