Vertical Four Dots Symbol
⁞ (vertical four dots) is a punctuation symbol used as a compact visual separator or ornament.
U+205E
The symbol ⁞ is known in Unicode as VERTICAL FOUR DOTS. It’s a punctuation mark you can copy into text, design mockups, or UI labels. Below you’ll find practical uses plus code points for web development.
Vertical Four Dots Symbol Meaning
⁞ (VERTICAL FOUR DOTS, U+205E) is a punctuation character made of four dots arranged vertically. In everyday usage, it’s most often treated as a visual divider or decorative separator, helping break up lines of text without the stronger implication of a dash or the formal structure of a bullet. Because it’s compact and typographic, it can also work as an ornament in layouts, headings, or captions. In web and software contexts, use it where Unicode punctuation is supported, and copy it directly or insert it via the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
Common uses
- •Using it as a subtle separator in short UI labels or toolbars
- •Decorating lists and captions where you want a minimal divider
- •Separating items in compact text blocks, such as metadata lines
- •Creating typographic ornaments in posters, menus, or design mockups
- •Adding a small pause or visual break in editorial-style formatting
Examples
⁞ Vertical Four Dots: Symbol, Code & Uses
- ⁞Today ⁞ Tomorrow
- ⁞Section 1 ⁞ Section 2
- ⁞Price ⁞ Availability
- ⁞Note: update ⁞ verify
- ⁞Step one ⁞ Step two
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+205E | |
| HTML Entity | ⁞ | |
| HTML Code | ⁞ | |
| CSS | \205E | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8286 | |
| Decimal | 8286 |
How to type Vertical Four Dots Symbol (⁞)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8286 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 205E then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 205E. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 205e, 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 Vertical Four Dots symbol mean?
⁞ (VERTICAL FOUR DOTS, U+205E) is a punctuation character made of four dots arranged vertically. In everyday usage, it’s most often treated as a visual divider or decorative separator, helping break up lines of text without the stronger implication of a dash or the formal structure of a bullet. Because it’s compact and typographic, it can also work as an ornament in layouts, headings, or captions. In web and software contexts, use it where Unicode punctuation is supported, and copy it directly or insert it via the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
What is the Unicode name and code point for ⁞?
Its Unicode name is VERTICAL FOUR DOTS and the code point is U+205E.
How can I copy the symbol ⁞?
Copy it directly from this page as the character ⁞, or use the provided escapes: HTML ⁞, CSS \\\\205E, or JavaScript \\\\u{205E}.
Is ⁞ a math or bullet symbol?
It’s classified as punctuation. While it can look like a dot-based ornament, it’s most commonly used as a visual separator or decorative mark.
Will it display correctly on all devices?
It should display correctly where Unicode punctuation is supported. If you see a box or missing glyph, try a different font that supports U+205E.