Word Joiner Symbol
The Word Joiner (U+2060) helps keep two parts together by discouraging line breaks at its position.
U+2060
The Word Joiner is a Unicode punctuation character used to control spacing behavior in text. It’s especially useful when you want “keep-together” formatting between two word parts. You can copy it directly or use the provided HTML, CSS, and JavaScript escapes.
Word Joiner Symbol Meaning
The Word Joiner (U+2060) is a Unicode “punctuation” character named WORD JOINER. Its main purpose is to prevent line breaks at the position where it appears, helping keep connected text fragments together across line wrapping. This is useful for things like names with initials, certain compound terms, or other pairs of tokens that should not be split when the layout wraps. It doesn’t visually add a space by itself; its effect is behavioral, influencing how text is wrapped and kept together. Use it sparingly—place it only where you want the join behavior.
Common uses
- •Keep an initial and surname together (e.g., “A.Smith”) across line wrapping
- •Prevent breaks in compound words or terms that should stay intact on one line
- •Join a number with a unit abbreviation so they don’t split (e.g., “10kg”)
- •Maintain formatting for IDs or short codes that are treated as one token (e.g., “AB-123C”)
- •Control wrapping in UI labels where designers require specific grouping
Examples
Word Joiner (U+2060) symbol
- A.Smith
- 10kg
- AB-123C
- NewYork
- PlanB
Variations
Ready to copy
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2060 | |
| HTML Entity | ⁠ | |
| HTML Code | ⁠ | |
| CSS | \2060 |
FAQ
What does the Word Joiner do?
It discourages line breaks at its position, helping keep connected text parts together when a line wraps.
Is the Word Joiner the same as a space?
No. It doesn’t behave like a visible space; it’s mainly used to influence wrapping rather than to add spacing.
How do I insert it in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity ⁠ to represent the Word Joiner.
What is the Unicode code point for the Word Joiner?
The Word Joiner is Unicode U+2060.