Pilcrow (Paragraph Sign) (¶)
HTML entity for the pilcrow / paragraph sign (¶). Learn how to use ¶ or ¶ in HTML for paragraph marks and document editing.
Symbol
¶
Pilcrow (Paragraph Sign)
All Formats
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Character | ¶ |
| HTML Entity | ¶ |
| HTML Code (Decimal) | ¶ |
| Unicode | U+00B6 |
| CSS Content | \00B6 |
| Category | Symbol |
About Pilcrow (Paragraph Sign)
The pilcrow (¶), also known as the paragraph sign or paragraph mark, is a typographical symbol used to indicate the beginning of a new paragraph or to reference a specific paragraph in a document. It has its origins in medieval manuscript notation.
In HTML, insert the pilcrow using ¶, ¶, or ¶. The named entity ¶ is supported across all modern browsers. In word processors and text editors, the pilcrow is often displayed as a formatting mark to show paragraph breaks, but on the web it is primarily used in academic citations and legal references.
The pilcrow is part of the Latin-1 Supplement Unicode block. It resembles a reversed letter "P" with a double vertical stroke and renders consistently across all platforms. In legal and academic writing, it is used similarly to the section sign (§) but refers to paragraphs rather than sections.
In CSS, use "\00B6" with the content property to insert the pilcrow via pseudo-elements. A common technique is to use it as a hover-activated anchor link indicator next to headings, allowing users to easily copy the link to a specific section of a page.
Usage Examples
<!-- Using named entity -->
<p>This is the Pilcrow (Paragraph Sign): ¶</p>
<!-- Using numeric code -->
<p>This is the Pilcrow (Paragraph Sign): ¶</p>
<!-- Using the character directly (UTF-8) -->
<p>This is the Pilcrow (Paragraph Sign): ¶</p>
<!-- In CSS -->
.icon::before {
content: "\00B6";
}FAQ
What is the HTML entity for Pilcrow (Paragraph Sign)?
The Pilcrow (Paragraph Sign) (¶) can be inserted using the named entity ¶, the numeric code ¶, or by pasting the character directly in a UTF-8 document.
How do I use ¶ in CSS?
In CSS, use the content property with the value "\00B6". For example: content: "\00B6";
What is the Unicode code point for Pilcrow (Paragraph Sign)?
The Unicode code point for Pilcrow (Paragraph Sign) is U+00B6. This is the universal identifier for this character across all platforms and programming languages.
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