U+2E3A "" Two-Em Dash Unicode Character

Unicode Version 18.0

Source: Noto Sans Source: Browser Default

U+2E3A "" Two-Em Dash is a typographic symbol that visually represents a horizontal line spanning the width of two em dashes, making it longer than a standard em dash. It is primarily used in specialized writing and transcription contexts to indicate a prolonged pause, a break in thought, or an interruption that is more emphatic or extended than what a single em dash would convey. This character is part of the Supplemental Punctuation block in Unicode and is distinct from the em dash or en dash, offering a specific visual and semantic tool for authors and editors who follow certain style guides or need precise notation for dramatic effect or dialog flow.

Encodings

HTML Decimal Encoding
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HTML Hex Encoding
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UTF-8 Encoding
0xE2 0xB8 0xBA
UTF-16 Encoding
0x2E3A
UTF-32 Encoding
0x00002E3A
C/C++/Java Escape
\u2e3a