Stenographic Full Stop ⸼

⸼ (U+2E3C) 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: Stenographic Full Stop 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 stenographic full stop is a punctuation mark used to structure text and convey tone. It has the codepoint U+2E3C and sits in the Supplementary Punctuation block. In writing, it marks the end of a thought or abreak in a stenographic or compact style. The symbol is part of the common script set, and it is treated like other end marks in many contexts. Its use highlights pauses, emphasis, or a shift in idea, depending on how a writer chooses to pace a sentence. Style guides differ on when and how to use it, especially in formal versus informal text. Some rules require it for certain types of lists or for signaling a special tone, while others reserve it for specific graphic or typographic systems. Because conventions vary by locale, writers adapt the mark to fit local norms and preferences. Overall, the stenographic full stop helps readers parse text and sense tone, even when the writing relies on compact or stylized forms. This small mark therefore plays a practical role in clear communication and local writing styles.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2E3C 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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