U+2E31 "⸱" Word Separator Middle Dot Unicode Character
Unicode Version 18.0
Source: Browser Default
U+2E31 "⸱" Word Separator Middle Dot is a punctuation mark designed to clearly indicate a separation between words in certain writing systems, particularly for historical or linguistic texts where spaces might be ambiguous or omitted. Unlike a regular interpunct or period, it is specifically intended to function as a distinct word boundary marker rather than a decimal point or multiplication sign. Its usage helps to delineate lexical units in scripts that lack explicit spacing, such as in ancient inscriptions or transcriptions, ensuring readability without altering the intended phonetic flow.
General Properties
Code Point
U+2E31
Name
Word Separator Middle Dot
Encodings
HTML Decimal Encoding
⸱
HTML Hex Encoding
⸱
UTF-8 Encoding
0xE2 0xB8 0xB1
UTF-16 Encoding
0x2E31
UTF-32 Encoding
0x00002E31
C/C++/Java Escape
\u2e31
Unicode Properties
Numeric Value
NaN
Script Extensions
Avestan Carian Georgian Old Hungarian Kaithi Lydian Samaritan