Horizontal Scan Line-1 Symbol
⎺ is the “Horizontal Scan Line-1” character, useful as a technical divider or scan-line style mark.
U+23BA
⎺ is a technical and computer symbol identified as “Horizontal Scan Line-1” (U+23BA). It can be used in UI text, design mockups, and developer content where a scan-line or thin horizontal marker helps convey structure. Below are copy-friendly options and practical ways to use it.
Horizontal Scan Line-1 Symbol Meaning
⎺ (U+23BA) is a technical character named “Horizontal Scan Line-1.” The symbol is a horizontal line mark that can visually suggest scanning, alignment, or a lightweight divider in interfaces and text. Because it’s compact, it’s often used where a full separator (like “—” or “=”) would be too bold, or where you want a subtle, technical feel. In plain text and developer documentation, it can function as a decorative or structural element—marking sections, indicating a scan/refresh line in UI mockups, or adding a minimalist indicator between items.
Common uses
- •Use as a subtle horizontal separator in technical UI text
- •Add a “scan-line” styled divider in dashboards and mockups
- •Employ in developer documentation to separate status or log segments
- •Use in spreadsheets-like layouts embedded in text cells
- •Create minimal visual structure in forms, labels, and compact headings
Examples
⎺ Horizontal Scan Line-1 Symbol
- ⎺Status: OK ⎺ Time: 12:04
- ⎺Signal strength: high ⎺ threshold reached
- ⎺Section A ⎺ Section B
- ⎺Loading ⎺ Rendering ⎺ Completed
- ⎺Scan 1 ⎺ Scan 2
Variations
Ready to copy
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+23BA | |
| HTML Entity | ⎺ | |
| HTML Code | ⎺ | |
| CSS | \23BA |
FAQ
What does the Horizontal Scan Line-1 symbol mean?
⎺ (U+23BA) is a technical character named “Horizontal Scan Line-1.” The symbol is a horizontal line mark that can visually suggest scanning, alignment, or a lightweight divider in interfaces and text. Because it’s compact, it’s often used where a full separator (like “—” or “=”) would be too bold, or where you want a subtle, technical feel. In plain text and developer documentation, it can function as a decorative or structural element—marking sections, indicating a scan/refresh line in UI mockups, or adding a minimalist indicator between items.
What is the Unicode code point for ⎺?
⎺ is U+23BA, named “HORIZONTAL SCAN LINE-1.”
How can I copy ⎺ for use in HTML?
You can copy the character directly, or use the HTML entity: ⎺.
What is the CSS escape for this symbol?
CSS escape: \\23BA.
Is ⎺ safe to use in plain text and developer docs?
It’s generally fine in plain text, but like any symbol, appearance can vary by font. If exact styling matters, test in your target environment.