Horizontal Ellipsis …

… (U+2026) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.

What it is and where it’s used: Horizontal Ellipsis is part of the Symbols family (block: General Punctuation). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: The character U+2026, the horizontal ellipsis, is part of general punctuation. It sits in text as a mark that can signal a pause, suspense, or omitted material in many styles. Punctuation marks structure text and convey tone; the way writers use the ellipsis helps readers read with the intended pace. The exact look and rules vary. Different styles and locales treat the ellipsis and its spacing in different ways. Some systems place spaces around the mark, while others keep it tight to adjacent words. Editors and publishers may apply distinct conventions for line breaks and sentence flow. The ellipsis can join or separate ideas, and it can soften or intensify a statement depending on placement. When writing, a responsible approach is to follow the style guide that matches the audience and setting. The key idea is that punctuation marks, including this ellipsis, shape how a sentence feels and moves. Always consider how the tone should come across and choose spacing and usage accordingly.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2026 in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.

Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.

Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.

See our category page for related symbols.