Modifier Letter Plus Sign ˖

˖ (U+2D6) 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: Modifier Letter Plus Sign is part of the Symbols family (block: Spacing Modifier Letters). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: MODIFIER LETTER PLUS SIGN with code point U+2D6 sits in the Spacing Modifier Letters block. It belongs to the Common script and is treated as a modifier letter rather than a base symbol. In history and practice, this character is used where a plus sign needs to function as a modifier, not as a standalone operator. It appears in texts to adjust or convey a related meaning without changing the base character. In modern use, common math symbols indicate operations or comparisons in formulas and user interfaces. This helps readers see where a symbol modifies or expands the meaning of nearby elements. The character has a specific name that helps discuss its role in encoding and rendering across systems. Users may encounter it in technical, linguistic, or mathematical contexts where minor marks accompany letters or other symbols. The emphasis is on compact presentation and clear function, letting the symbol modify intent rather than replace standard signs. Overall, it adds a precise, small mark for formatting or semantic purposes in diverse texts.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2D6 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.

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