Continuous Underline Symbol
⎁ is the continuous underline symbol used to represent a long, uninterrupted underline.
U+2381
⎁ (U+2381) is a technical Unicode character for a continuous underline. It’s handy when you need a visual underline that reads clearly in plain text. You can copy it directly or use the provided HTML, CSS, and JavaScript escapes.
Continuous Underline Symbol Symbol Meaning
The Continuous Underline Symbol (⎁, U+2381) is a Unicode character designed to show an unbroken underline. Unlike typical text styling (like “text-decoration: underline”), this symbol is a literal character you can place in strings, labels, or UI text. Commonly, people use it to emphasize names, sections, or prompts in plain text environments, and to create consistent visual separation when rich formatting isn’t available. It’s also useful for technical documentation, mockups, or prototypes where you want a stable “underline-like” mark that won’t depend on fonts, editor settings, or styling support.
Common uses
- •Emphasizing a heading or label in plain text without relying on CSS underline styles
- •Creating consistent underline separators in chat logs, tickets, or terminal-style UI text
- •Marking a keyboard prompt or interactive element in documentation
- •Designing low-fi wireframes or text-based mockups with a stable visual mark
- •Using in technical notes to draw attention to a component name or variable
Examples
⎁ Continuous Underline Symbol (U+2381)
- ⎁Status ⎁ Ready
- ⎁Field ⎁ Username
- ⎁Tip ⎁ Enter your code to continue
- ⎁Section ⎁ API Reference
- ⎁Name ⎁ Project Alpha
Variations
Ready to copy
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2381 | |
| HTML Entity | ⎁ | |
| HTML Code | ⎁ | |
| CSS | \2381 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9089 | |
| Decimal | 9089 |
How to type Continuous Underline Symbol (⎁)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9089 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2381 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2381. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2381, 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 Continuous Underline Symbol symbol mean?
The Continuous Underline Symbol (⎁, U+2381) is a Unicode character designed to show an unbroken underline. Unlike typical text styling (like “text-decoration: underline”), this symbol is a literal character you can place in strings, labels, or UI text. Commonly, people use it to emphasize names, sections, or prompts in plain text environments, and to create consistent visual separation when rich formatting isn’t available. It’s also useful for technical documentation, mockups, or prototypes where you want a stable “underline-like” mark that won’t depend on fonts, editor settings, or styling support.
What is the Unicode code point for ⎁?
⎁ is U+2381 (Continuous Underline Symbol).
How do I use ⎁ in HTML?
You can insert it using the HTML entity: ⎁.
How do I use ⎁ in CSS or stylesheets?
In CSS, use the escape: \\2381.
How do I include ⎁ in JavaScript strings?
In JavaScript, use: \\u{2381}.