U+005F · Basic Latin
Low Line _
Low Line is the Unicode character U+005F (official name “LOW LINE”) from the Basic Latin block. It belongs to SymbolHero’s punctuation collection. Copy it with the button, or use the codes and keyboard methods below to type it yourself.
UnicodeU+005F
HTML_
_U+005F
Character codes
| Unicode code point | U+005F | |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 95 | |
| HTML named entity | _ | |
| HTML (hex) | _ | |
| HTML (decimal) | _ | |
| CSS | \005F | |
| JavaScript | \u005F | |
| Python | \u005F | |
| UTF-8 bytes | 5F | |
| UTF-16 | 005F | |
| URL-encoded | %5F |
Character details
| Official name | LOW LINE |
|---|---|
| Unicode block | Basic Latin |
| General category | Connector Punctuation (Pc) |
| SymbolHero category | Punctuation |
| Emoji | No |
How to type _
Windows
- In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type
005Fthen press Alt + X. - Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “low line”, then Select and Copy.
Mac
- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “low line”, and double-click the result.
- With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type
005F.
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 “low line” or enter
U+005F. - HTML:
_or_ - Excel / Google Sheets:
=UNICHAR(95)
Similar punctuation
Questions
What is the Unicode for _?
It is U+005F (LOW LINE), decimal 95.
Is there a Windows Alt code for it?
No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 005F 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 “low line”, or copy it from this page.
What is the HTML code?
Use the named entity _ or the numeric reference _.