Vertical Six Dots Symbol
⸽ (Vertical Six Dots) is a punctuation-style symbol identified as U+2E3D.
U+2E3D
⸽ is a punctuation character named “Vertical Six Dots.” It’s useful when you want a distinct visual divider or typographic mark. Here you’ll find copy options and practical usage ideas.
Vertical Six Dots Symbol Meaning
⸽ is the Unicode punctuation character “VERTICAL SIX DOTS” (U+2E3D). As a punctuation symbol, it can act as a compact visual marker in text—often used to separate sections, add rhythm to lines, or emphasize a pause without using common characters like colons or dashes. Because it’s a single glyph, it can be handy in layouts, captions, microtext, or message templates where you want something more typographically “special” than standard punctuation. Its appearance depends on the font, so results can vary slightly across platforms.
Common uses
- •Use as a section divider in short captions or headings where you want a subtle break.
- •Add a typographic pause in chat or social posts without relying on multiple punctuation marks.
- •Create decorative separators in resumes, portfolios, or layout mockups.
- •Mark “notes” or sub-items in plain text when a neutral bullet isn’t ideal.
- •Use in templates for form fields or status messages to visually distinguish parts.
Examples
⸽ Vertical Six Dots Symbol
- ⸽Update 1 ⸽ Update 2 ⸽ Update 3
- ⸽Note: Please review ⸽ then confirm.
- ⸽Chapter 3 ⸽ Appendix A
- ⸽Service status: pending ⸽ in progress
- ⸽Specs: size ⸽ weight ⸽ finish
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2E3D | |
| HTML Entity | ⸽ | |
| HTML Code | ⸽ | |
| CSS | \2E3D | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11837 | |
| Decimal | 11837 |
How to type Vertical Six Dots Symbol (⸽)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11837 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2E3D then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2E3D. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2e3d, 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 Six Dots symbol mean?
⸽ is the Unicode punctuation character “VERTICAL SIX DOTS” (U+2E3D). As a punctuation symbol, it can act as a compact visual marker in text—often used to separate sections, add rhythm to lines, or emphasize a pause without using common characters like colons or dashes. Because it’s a single glyph, it can be handy in layouts, captions, microtext, or message templates where you want something more typographically “special” than standard punctuation. Its appearance depends on the font, so results can vary slightly across platforms.
What is the Unicode code point for ⸽?
⸽ is U+2E3D, named “VERTICAL SIX DOTS.”
How can I copy ⸽ into my work?
Copy the character directly from this page, or use the provided HTML entity (⸽) or the escapes (\\2E3D / \\u{2E3D}).
Will ⸽ look the same on every device?
No. The exact appearance can vary by font and platform, since ⸽ is a Unicode punctuation glyph rendered by the chosen font.
What’s a good way to use ⸽ in plain text?
Use it as a compact visual divider or pause between phrases, such as separating items in short lists or marking a transition between two clauses.