Modifier Letter Minus Sign ˗

˗ (U+2D7) 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 Minus 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: The MODIFIER LETTER MINUS SIGN is a single typographic character from the Spacing Modifier Letters block. Its code point is U+2D7. It belongs to the Common script, meaning it can be used across many languages and contexts. In history, signs in the modifier letter set were created to adjust typography without changing base letters. The minus sign here is designed to be placed as a small, spaced dash in text, not as a math operator in every line. In modern practice, users see this symbol in lists, phonetic guides, and technical notes where a sign must appear separate from base letters. The character is used less as a standalone operator and more as a stylistic mark that can indicate a negative prefix or a contrastive element in some fonts. When used in formulas or interfaces, the idea is to show a simple operation or a comparison without introducing a full minus glyph. In many settings, commons math symbols indicate operations or comparisons in formulas and user interfaces, and this sign can serve as a compact, typographically friendly option in specific layouts.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2D7 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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