Vertical Line Extension Symbol
The ⏐ symbol (Vertical Line Extension) is a technical character used to extend a vertical line in text layouts.
U+23D0
⏐ is the Vertical Line Extension character from the Unicode set. It’s commonly used when you need a vertical line that visually continues or connects in a design or structured text layout. You can copy it directly or use the provided code point in software and HTML.
Vertical Line Extension Symbol Meaning
⏐ (Unicode name: VERTICAL LINE EXTENSION) is a technical character intended to represent a vertical line segment that can visually extend or connect to other line elements. Unlike a plain vertical bar, it is designed for diagram-like or structured text where lines need to line up. Its most practical meaning is visual: creating or continuing vertical separators/lines in UI elements, editing tools, tables, or typographic diagrams. There’s no widely established cultural meaning; it’s mainly used as a layout/technical symbol when precise line styling matters.
Common uses
- •Creating diagram-like separators in plain text and documentation
- •Building UI mockups and lightweight wireframes with connected lines
- •Using in structured forms or timelines to indicate vertical alignment
- •Typography for tables or lists where a vertical connector is needed
- •Developer-facing text rendering (logs, editors, or markdown-like outputs) requiring a line extension glyph
Examples
⏐ Vertical Line Extension
- ⏐Section ⏐ Details
- ⏐Step 1 ⏐ Step 2
- ⏐A ⏐ B ⏐ C (connected column layout)
- ⏐Use ⏐ to extend the vertical connector in the mockup.
- ⏐Label ⏐ Value
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+23D0 | |
| HTML Entity | ⏐ | |
| HTML Code | ⏐ | |
| CSS | \23D0 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9168 | |
| Decimal | 9168 |
How to type Vertical Line Extension Symbol (⏐)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9168 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 23D0 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 23D0. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 23d0, 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 Vertical Line Extension symbol mean?
⏐ (Unicode name: VERTICAL LINE EXTENSION) is a technical character intended to represent a vertical line segment that can visually extend or connect to other line elements. Unlike a plain vertical bar, it is designed for diagram-like or structured text where lines need to line up. Its most practical meaning is visual: creating or continuing vertical separators/lines in UI elements, editing tools, tables, or typographic diagrams. There’s no widely established cultural meaning; it’s mainly used as a layout/technical symbol when precise line styling matters.
What is ⏐ called?
⏐ is named “VERTICAL LINE EXTENSION” in Unicode.
What is the Unicode code point for ⏐?
The Unicode code point is U+23D0.
How do I use ⏐ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity ⏐? (Correct entity for this symbol is ⏐ for VERTICAL LINE EXTENSION: ⏐ is not provided). The provided HTML entity is ⏐ (Use the provided value: ⏐).
How do I reference ⏐ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \23D0. JavaScript escape: \u{23D0}.