Vertical Tilde Symbol
ⸯ is the vertical tilde punctuation symbol (U+2E2F) used as a typographic accent.
U+2E2F
The ⸯ character is known as the vertical tilde. It belongs to the punctuation category and is often used to add a subtle, vertical typographic mark in text. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode value in code and design tools.
Vertical Tilde Symbol Meaning
ⸯ (VERTICAL TILDE, U+2E2F) is a punctuation symbol that looks like a tilde mark rendered vertically. In practice, it’s used as a typographic accent or stylistic separator—especially when you want a character that reads as “marked” or “set apart” without using common punctuation like commas or dashes. Depending on the font, it may appear slightly taller or thinner than standard tildes, which can make it useful for vertical or layout-focused designs. Because it’s less common than ASCII punctuation, it’s also handy for designers and writers seeking distinctive visual texture in headings, annotations, or UI microcopy.
Common uses
- •Creating a distinctive typographic separator in headings or labels
- •Adding a subtle accent in formatted text (e.g., annotations or footnotes)
- •Styling UI microcopy where you want a pause-like mark without a dash
- •Separating sections in posters, flyers, or graphic text layouts
- •Using in custom typographic systems or design mockups to stand out
Examples
ⸯ Vertical Tilde Symbol
- ⸯNote ⸯ please review the draft carefully.
- ⸯSection ⸯ Overview
- ⸯWarning ⸯ handle with care
- ⸯChange log ⸯ v2.1 updates
- ⸯAsterisk-free note ⸯ no additional comments
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2E2F | |
| HTML Entity | ⸯ | |
| HTML Code | ⸯ | |
| CSS | \2E2F | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11823 | |
| Decimal | 11823 |
How to type Vertical Tilde Symbol (ⸯ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11823 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2E2F then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2E2F. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2e2f, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⸯ 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 Tilde symbol mean?
ⸯ (VERTICAL TILDE, U+2E2F) is a punctuation symbol that looks like a tilde mark rendered vertically. In practice, it’s used as a typographic accent or stylistic separator—especially when you want a character that reads as “marked” or “set apart” without using common punctuation like commas or dashes. Depending on the font, it may appear slightly taller or thinner than standard tildes, which can make it useful for vertical or layout-focused designs. Because it’s less common than ASCII punctuation, it’s also handy for designers and writers seeking distinctive visual texture in headings, annotations, or UI microcopy.
What is the Unicode code point for ⸯ?
ⸯ is Unicode U+2E2F.
How can I copy the symbol ⸯ?
Copy it directly from this page as the character itself, or paste it using the HTML entity ⸯ or the CSS/Unicode escapes provided here.
How do I use ⸯ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity ⸯ to render ⸯ.
How do I use ⸯ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\2E2F. JavaScript escape: \\u{2E2F}.