U+2E3A · Supplemental Punctuation
Two-Em Dash ⸺
Two-Em Dash is the Unicode character U+2E3A (official name “TWO-EM DASH”) from the Supplemental Punctuation 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+2E3A
HTML⸺
⸺U+2E3A
Character codes
| Unicode code point | U+2E3A | |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 11834 | |
| HTML (hex) | ⸺ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ⸺ | |
| CSS | \2E3A | |
| JavaScript | \u2E3A | |
| Python | \u2E3A | |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 B8 BA | |
| UTF-16 | 2E3A | |
| URL-encoded | %E2%B8%BA |
Character details
| Official name | TWO-EM DASH |
|---|---|
| Unicode block | Supplemental Punctuation |
| General category | Dash Punctuation (Pd) |
| SymbolHero category | Punctuation |
| Emoji | No |
How to type ⸺
Windows
- In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type
2E3Athen press Alt + X. - Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “two-em dash”, then Select and Copy.
Mac
- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “two-em dash”, and double-click the result.
- With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type
2E3A.
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 “two-em dash” or enter
U+2E3A. - HTML:
⸺ - Excel / Google Sheets:
=UNICHAR(11834)
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Questions
What is the Unicode for ⸺?
It is U+2E3A (TWO-EM DASH), decimal 11834.
Is there a Windows Alt code for it?
No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 2E3A 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 “two-em dash”, or copy it from this page.
What is the HTML code?
Use the numeric reference ⸺ (or ⸺). There is no named entity.