Discontinuous Underline Symbol
⎂ is the discontinuous underline symbol used to represent a broken or non-continuous underline.
U+2382
The symbol ⎂ (U+2382) is a Unicode character specifically named the discontinuous underline symbol. It’s useful when you need to visually communicate an underline that is not continuous. This page helps you copy it and use it in web and text contexts.
Discontinuous Underline Symbol Symbol Meaning
The “discontinuous underline symbol” (⎂) is a technical Unicode character used to indicate an underline style that is broken or segmented rather than one continuous line. You’ll most often see it in contexts where text styling needs to be represented precisely in plain text, such as documentation, UI labeling, typography notes, or educational material about text decoration. Because it’s a dedicated Unicode symbol, it can be easier to copy/paste than describing the effect in words. For web and developer workflows, it’s commonly referenced by its code point U+2382 or HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
Common uses
- •Annotating text styles in accessibility or typography documentation (broken underline indication)
- •Labeling UI states or formatting options where an underline is intentionally discontinuous
- •Writing plain-text mockups or design specs that need a clear visual marker
- •Teaching or describing text-decoration behaviors in tutorials and technical guides
- •Replacing missing formatting in systems that don’t support underline styles consistently
Examples
⎂ Discontinuous Underline Symbol
- ⎂The term ⎂ “emphasis” marks a discontinuous underline in this spec.
- ⎂Use ⎂ to denote a broken underline effect in the mockup text.
- ⎂Formatting rule: apply a discontinuous underline symbol ⎂ in the label.
- ⎂In our glossary, ⎂ indicates the underline is segmented, not continuous.
- ⎂The preview shows ⎂ next to the option for discontinuous underlines.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2382 | |
| HTML Entity | ⎂ | |
| HTML Code | ⎂ | |
| CSS | \2382 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9090 | |
| Decimal | 9090 |
How to type Discontinuous Underline Symbol (⎂)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9090 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2382 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2382. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2382, 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 Discontinuous Underline Symbol symbol mean?
The “discontinuous underline symbol” (⎂) is a technical Unicode character used to indicate an underline style that is broken or segmented rather than one continuous line. You’ll most often see it in contexts where text styling needs to be represented precisely in plain text, such as documentation, UI labeling, typography notes, or educational material about text decoration. Because it’s a dedicated Unicode symbol, it can be easier to copy/paste than describing the effect in words. For web and developer workflows, it’s commonly referenced by its code point U+2382 or HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
What is the Unicode code point for ⎂?
⎂ is U+2382 (DISCONTINUOUS UNDERLINE SYMBOL).
How do I copy ⎂ into HTML?
Use ⎂ or paste the character directly.
How do I reference ⎂ in CSS or style tooling?
You can use the CSS escape \\\\2382 to represent the character.
Can I use ⎂ in JavaScript strings?
Yes. For example, use \\\\u{2382} in JavaScript, or paste the character directly.