Two-Em Dash ⸺

⸺ (U+2E3A) 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: Two-Em Dash is part of the Symbols family (block: Supplemental 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 TWO-EM DASH is a punctuation mark in the Supplemental Punctuation block. Its name is TWO-EM DASH and its code point is U+2E3A. The script is Common. Punctuation marks structure text and convey tone; usage conventions differ by style and locale. Punctuation marks structure text and convey tone in many writing systems; the same mark can have different roles depending on the style. The code point U+2E3A identifies this symbol in digital text, and its name clearly describes its size and function. This mark belongs to the broader set of symbols designed for punctuation in the Supplemental Punctuation block and is used to create breaks or emphasis in lines of text. The script being Common means writers across many languages may encounter this character in various contexts. Usage conventions differ by style and locale, so editors and readers may recognize different implied pauses or separations when this dash appears. In practice, the two-em dash serves as a visible pause or separation while remaining part of the sentence flow. Understanding its role helps writers choose when the symbol best fits their tone and rhythm across different style guides and locales.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2E3A 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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