U+00B6 "¶" Pilcrow Sign Unicode Character
Unicode Version 18.0
Source: Browser Default
U+00B6 "¶" Pilcrow Sign is a typographical symbol used primarily to denote the beginning of a new paragraph in written text, often serving as a formatting mark in word processors and document editors. It also functions as a visible indication of paragraph breaks when editing or proofreading, helping writers and editors see the structure of a document at a glance. In legal writing, the pilcrow is sometimes employed as a reference symbol in cross citations, pointing to a specific paragraph. While less common in modern digital text, it remains a useful tool for layout and revision tasks in various software applications.
General Properties
Code Point
U+00B6
Name
Pilcrow Sign
Unicode 1.0 Name
Paragraph Sign
Encodings
HTML Decimal Encoding
¶
HTML Hex Encoding
¶
UTF-8 Encoding
0xC2 0xB6
UTF-16 Encoding
0x00B6
UTF-32 Encoding
0x000000B6
C/C++/Java Escape
\u00b6
Unicode Properties
Numeric Value
NaN
Script Extensions
Common