Box Drawings Light Triple Dash Horizontal ┄

┄ (U+2504) 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: Box Drawings Light Triple Dash Horizontal is part of the Symbols family (block: Box Drawing). 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 BOX DRAWINGS LIGHT TRIPLE DASH HORIZONTAL character, code point U+2504, sits in the Box Drawing block and is part of the Common script. This character appears in text as a punctuation mark that helps structure information and convey tone. It belongs to a family used to draw elements within text, though its specific appearance can vary across fonts and platforms. In history and usage, such characters have been used to separate sections, create visual guides, or emphasize structure without heavy formatting. The name itself points to a role as a drawing symbol, yet in practice it is treated like punctuation in many styles. Usage conventions differ by style and locale, so writers may choose to use or avoid it depending on the context and audience. Because it is a drawing-style symbol, it can be combined with other box-drawing characters or fall back to simpler marks when available. When used thoughtfully, it supports clarity without clutter. It remains a tool for text that seeks a grid-like or segmented feel while preserving plain text compatibility.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2504 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.