Vertical Four Dots Symbol ⁞ Copy and Paste
Four vertically arranged punctuation dots. This page gives the exact Unicode identity, copy value, HTML and code forms, keyboard guidance, and source links for vertical four dots.
What does ⁞ mean?
Vertical four dots is a dedicated punctuation character. It is useful in Unicode examples and decorative vertical-dot sequences where four dots are needed.
⁞ has four dots, ⁝ has three punctuation dots, and ⋮ is the mathematical vertical ellipsis.
Best uses for Vertical Four Dots
- Four-dot punctuation examples
- Decorative vertical separators
- Unicode testing and reference tables
Avoid ⁞ for standard ellipsis meaning; use … or ⋮ depending on horizontal or vertical context.
How to type ⁞
Windows
Use Character Map or type 205E then Alt+X in Microsoft Word.
macOS
Use Emoji & Symbols and search by Unicode code point U+205E.
Mobile
Copy ⁞ from this page; it is not normally present on mobile keyboards.
Unicode identity and rendering notes
VERTICAL FOUR DOTS is encoded as U+205E in the General Punctuation block. In HTML you can write it as ⁞; in CSS generated content you can use \205E; and in JavaScript strings you can use \u205E.
The copied character is plain Unicode text, so its exact shape depends on the font, operating system, and whether the symbol is rendered as text or emoji. Use the official Unicode name and code point when you need to distinguish it from similar dot symbols.
HTML, CSS, and JavaScript forms
HTML
⁞CSS
\205EJavaScript
\u205ENot the same as similar dot symbols
Dot symbols can look close in a browser but carry different Unicode names and meanings. Compare vertical four dotswith these nearby symbols before using it in code, math, or formal text.