Vertical Line Symbol
The vertical line | is a punctuation mark used as a separator, divider, or visual indicator in text and code.
U+007C
The vertical line symbol | is also known as the vertical line. It’s a simple punctuation character that appears in writing, UI text, and programming. Below you’ll find reliable copy options and ready-to-use examples.
Vertical Line Symbol Meaning
The vertical line | (Unicode name: VERTICAL LINE, code point U+007C) is commonly used as a divider or separator in plain text. In writing and lists, it can visually separate items or indicate alternatives (e.g., “yes | no”). In interfaces, it often separates fields or labels in a single line. In programming and technical contexts, it may function as an operator or delimiter depending on the language, such as separating values in templates, regular expressions, or conditional expressions. Because it’s a straightforward punctuation character, it’s also convenient for creating simple bar-like visual formatting in text.
Common uses
- •Separating two options in a sentence (e.g., “email | SMS”).
- •Creating lightweight dividers in UI text and headings.
- •Formatting tables or lists in plain text without complex markup.
- •Using as a delimiter when joining values in logs or CSV-like strings.
- •Acting as a visual separator between fields in forms, tags, or captions.
Examples
| Vertical Line Symbol (U+007C)
- |Online: help | support
- |Format: name | date | status
- |Choose one: left | right
- |Filter: active | pending
- |Results: 12 | 18 | 24
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+007C | |
| HTML Entity | | | |
| HTML Code | | | |
| CSS | \007C | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 124 | |
| Decimal | 124 |
How to type Vertical Line Symbol (|)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 124 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 007C then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 007C. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 007c, 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 Line symbol mean?
The vertical line | (Unicode name: VERTICAL LINE, code point U+007C) is commonly used as a divider or separator in plain text. In writing and lists, it can visually separate items or indicate alternatives (e.g., “yes | no”). In interfaces, it often separates fields or labels in a single line. In programming and technical contexts, it may function as an operator or delimiter depending on the language, such as separating values in templates, regular expressions, or conditional expressions. Because it’s a straightforward punctuation character, it’s also convenient for creating simple bar-like visual formatting in text.
What is the Unicode code point for the vertical line symbol?
The vertical line symbol | has Unicode code point U+007C.
How do I type or copy the symbol on my device?
You can copy it directly from this page as |. It’s also the standard keyboard character for the vertical bar in most layouts.
What are the HTML, CSS, and JavaScript escapes for this symbol?
HTML entity: | CSS escape: \\007C JavaScript escape: \\u{007C}.
Is | the same as a pipe character in programming?
Yes, in many programming contexts the character | is commonly referred to as the “pipe” character, though its exact meaning depends on the language.