Hebrew Punctuation Maqaf
Copy and paste the hebrew punctuation maqaf symbol ־ (U+05BE) instantly. Part of the Hebrew Unicode block.
Works everywhere: websites, documents, social media, code editors
Character Codes
About This Symbol
- Name
- Hebrew Punctuation Maqaf
- Unicode Block
- Hebrew
- Code Point
- U+05BE
The Hebrew Punctuation Maqaf (־) is a Unicode character assigned to the Hebrew block at code point U+05BE. This block contains characters used across a variety of applications including technical documentation, web development, mathematical notation, and everyday digital communication. The hebrew punctuation maqaf 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
\05BEwith the content property
Understanding Hebrew Punctuation Maqaf
The hebrew punctuation maqaf character (־) was introduced in Unicode to provide a standardized way to represent this specific glyph across all platforms and devices. Encoded at position U+05BE, it sits within the Hebrew range and carries a distinct semantic meaning that differentiates it from visually similar characters.
The hexadecimal value 05BE places this character at decimal position 1470 in the Unicode table. This position within the Hebrew range means it shares encoding characteristics with its neighboring characters. The CSS notation \05BE is particularly useful in pseudo-element content properties, while \u{05BE} works in template literals and string concatenation.
Known by its descriptive name referencing "hebrew punctuation," 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.