U+FE31 "︱" Presentation Form for Vertical Em Dash Unicode Character

U+FE31 "︱" Presentation Form for Vertical Em Dash is a typographic glyph designed specifically for use in vertical writing systems, such as traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Korean scripts, where text runs from top to bottom. It serves as a variant of the standard em dash, which is typically a horizontal line used to indicate a break in thought or a parenthetical statement in horizontal text. In vertical layouts, this character provides a properly oriented dash that maintains the intended visual flow and spacing, ensuring that punctuation aligns correctly with the directional reading order.