U+2AE6 · Supplemental Mathematical Operators
Long Dash From Left Member of Double Vertical ⫦
Long Dash From Left Member of Double Vertical is the Unicode character U+2AE6 (official name “LONG DASH FROM LEFT MEMBER OF DOUBLE VERTICAL”) from the Supplemental Mathematical Operators block. It belongs to SymbolHero’s math symbols collection. Copy it with the button, or use the codes and keyboard methods below to type it yourself.
Character codes
| Unicode code point | U+2AE6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 10982 | |
| HTML named entity | ⫦ | |
| HTML (hex) | ⫦ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ⫦ | |
| CSS | \2AE6 | |
| JavaScript | \u2AE6 | |
| Python | \u2AE6 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 AB A6 | |
| UTF-16 | 2AE6 | |
| URL-encoded | %E2%AB%A6 |
Character details
| Official name | LONG DASH FROM LEFT MEMBER OF DOUBLE VERTICAL |
|---|---|
| Unicode block | Supplemental Mathematical Operators |
| General category | Math Symbol (Sm) |
| SymbolHero category | Math Symbols |
| Emoji | No |
How to type ⫦
Windows
- In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type
2AE6then press Alt + X. - Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “long dash from left member of double vertical”, then Select and Copy.
Mac
- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “long dash from left member of double vertical”, and double-click the result.
- With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type
2AE6.
iPhone & Android
- Tap Copy at the top of this page, then long-press where you want it and choose Paste.
Docs & web
- Google Docs: Insert → Special characters, then search “long dash from left member of double vertical” or enter
U+2AE6. - HTML:
⫦or⫦ - Excel / Google Sheets:
=UNICHAR(10982)
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Questions
What is the Unicode for ⫦?
It is U+2AE6 (LONG DASH FROM LEFT MEMBER OF DOUBLE VERTICAL), decimal 10982.
Is there a Windows Alt code for it?
No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 2AE6 then Alt+X, or copy it from this page.
How do I type it on a Mac?
There is no built-in Option shortcut. Use the Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space) and search “long dash from left member of double vertical”, or copy it from this page.
What is the HTML code?
Use the named entity ⫦ or the numeric reference ⫦.