Wavy Dash 〰
〰 (U+3030) 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: Wavy Dash is part of the Symbols family (block: CJK Symbols and 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 WAVY DASH is a punctuation mark in the CJK Symbols and Punctuation block. It has the code point U+3030. It is used to indicate ranges or pauses in some texts, and to show a soft break. It is not common in all languages and its use varies by locale and style. In some writing, the wave line can mark emphasis, tone, or a casual note in informal writing. It may appear where a dash is expected, but it is longer and curvier. Writers choose it to convey a casual or decorative mood. The mark structures text and helps readers parse sentences. Its usage conventions differ by style guide, publication, and region. In English language guidance, other dash forms are usually preferred, while in East Asian typography the wave dash can appear as a distinct symbol. Punctuation marks structure text and convey tone; usage conventions differ by style and locale. When you use it, keep spacing clear and use it consistently.
Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+3030 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.
Technical details
- Codepoint:
U+3030 - General Category:
Pd - Age:
1.1 - Bidi Class:
ON - Block:
CJK Symbols and Punctuation - Script:
Common - UTF-8:
E3 80 B0 - UTF-16:
3030 - UTF-32:
00003030 - HTML dec:
〰 - HTML hex:
〰 - JS escape:
\u3030 - Python \N{}:
\N{WAVY DASH} - Python \u:
\u3030 - Python \U:
\U00003030 - URL-encoded:
%E3%80%B0 - CSS escape:
\3030
How to type / insert
Fast copy: click the Copy button near the top of this page.
By codepoint: in many editors and IDEs, you can insert via the Unicode code U+3030 or a built‑in character picker.
HTML: use the numeric entity 〰 (hex) or 〰 (decimal) when an HTML entity is needed.
Compatibility & troubleshooting
Font support: if the symbol does not render, the current font likely lacks this codepoint. Choose a font with broad Unicode coverage or allow a fallback font.
Web pages: ensure your CSS font stack includes a general fallback; avoid relying on images for common symbols to preserve accessibility and copyability.