Fullwidth Reverse Solidus
Copy and paste the fullwidth reverse solidus symbol ＼ (U+FF3C) instantly. Part of the Halfwidth and Fullwidth Forms Unicode block.
Works everywhere: websites, documents, social media, code editors
Character Codes
About This Symbol
- Name
- Fullwidth Reverse Solidus
- Unicode Block
- Halfwidth and Fullwidth Forms
- Code Point
- U+FF3C
The Fullwidth Reverse Solidus (＼) is a Unicode character assigned to the Halfwidth and Fullwidth Forms block at code point U+FF3C. This block contains characters used across a variety of applications including technical documentation, web development, mathematical notation, and everyday digital communication. The fullwidth reverse solidus symbol can be inserted directly into text or referenced through its HTML entity, CSS code, or JavaScript escape sequence for use in websites and applications.
How to Use
- 1.Click "Copy Symbol" above to copy ＼ to your clipboard
- 2.Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac)
- 3.Or use the HTML entity
＼in your code - 4.For CSS, use
\FF3Cwith the content property
Understanding Fullwidth Reverse Solidus
The fullwidth reverse solidus character (＼) was introduced in Unicode to provide a standardized way to represent this specific glyph across all platforms and devices. Encoded at position U+FF3C, it sits within the Halfwidth and Fullwidth Forms range and carries a distinct semantic meaning that differentiates it from visually similar characters.
The hexadecimal value FF3C places this character at decimal position 65340 in the Unicode table. In UTF-8, it is encoded in three bytes, which affects storage considerations when this character appears frequently in a document. For web use, the HTML entity ＼ provides a reliable fallback when direct character insertion is not possible.
Known by its descriptive name referencing "fullwidth reverse," this character serves a specific role that generic symbols cannot fill. It appears in specialized typography, technical standards, and digital content where precision in symbol choice directly affects meaning or layout.