Dashed Overline ﹉

﹉ (U+FE49) 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: Dashed Overline is part of the Symbols family (block: CJK Compatibility Forms). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: DASHED OVERLINE depicts the character by its official name, DASHED OVERLINE. It helps structure text and convey tone. Its usage varies by style and locale. Use it to mark divisions or emphasize a phrase within a line. It supports consistent formatting across documents that follow specific style guides. Across platforms, it renders as a dashed overline and remains accessible when described for screen readers and other assistive tools.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+FE49 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.