Close Up (⁐) is the Unicode character at U+2050 in the General Punctuation block (official name: CLOSE UP). Proofreaders use it to mark places where characters or words should be brought closer together.
Remember
Character ⁐
Unicode U+2050
Hex entity ⁐
Decimal ⁐
Named entity (none)
CSS escape \2050
All of these produce the same glyph: ⁐. Prefer a typed ⁐ or hex ⁐ in hand-written HTML; use decimal when generating numeric-only markup.
Reference
Quick Reference
One table for every form you will actually use.
Form
Code
Where it goes
Direct character
⁐
HTML text (UTF-8)
Hex entity
⁐
HTML markup
Decimal entity
⁐
HTML markup
CSS escape
\2050
Stylesheet content
Named entity
none
Use hex or decimal instead
When to Use Which
Situation
Use
Hand-written HTML
Type ⁐ or use ⁐
Generated / numeric-only markup
⁐ or ⁐
Generated text via ::before / ::after
content: "\2050"
Character tie (different mark)
Use ⁀ (U+2040), not ⁐
Everyday UI labels
Prefer the words “close up” over the glyph alone
See it
Live Preview
Close up rendered in common writing contexts.
Inline textmark: ⁐ close up
Large glyph⁐
Compared⁐ ⁀
Monospaceproof: ⁐
With entitiesHex: ⁐ | Decimal: ⁐
Code
Complete HTML Example
One page that shows Close Up with the hex entity, decimal entity, CSS escape, and a typed character. Use View Output or open the live editor.
Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed
Four ways to produce ⁐ in a single document.
html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<title>Close Up (⁐) in HTML</title>
<style>
#point::after {
content: "\2050";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Close Up using Hex Code: ⁐</p>
<p>Close Up using HTML Code: ⁐</p>
<p id="point">Close Up using CSS Entity: </p>
<p>Typed directly: ⁐</p>
</body>
</html>
Close Up using Hex Code: ⁐
Close Up using HTML Code: ⁐
Close Up using CSS Entity: ⁐
Typed directly: ⁐
How It Works
1. Hex:U+2050 → ⁐ in HTML. The browser turns it into ⁐.
2. Decimal: same code point as 8272 → ⁐. Same result as hex.
3. CSS: use \2050 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ⁐ after the paragraph text.
4. Typed ⁐: fine in UTF-8 pages. All four lines show the same glyph.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with Close Up entities.
Named?
No named entity
HTML5 does not define a named reference for U+2050. Use ⁐ or ⁐.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\2050 belongs in CSS. ⁐ / ⁐ belong in HTML.
⁐ vs ⁀
Different characters
⁐ is U+2050 (close up). Character tie ⁀ is U+2040.
A11y
Do not rely on the glyph alone
Pair ⁐ with text (or an accessible name) so screen-reader users get the same meaning — e.g. “close up mark”.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish with ; — write ⁐, not ⁐.
Fonts
Coverage varies
Some fonts lack ⁐. If it falls back to a box, try a font with strong punctuation support.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Close Up (U+2050) and its entity forms (⁐, ⁐, CSS \\2050) are supported in all mainstream browsers that handle Unicode. Glyph availability depends on fonts.
✓ Universal support
Close Up (⁐)
Type ⁐, or encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape — same glyph everywhere encoding and fonts support it.
100%Browser coverage
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerAll versions
Yes
U+2050 / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Prefer ⁐ or a typed ⁐ for the close-up proofreading mark. Use decimal when generating markup, and \\2050 only inside CSS content.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: close up is U+2050 (decimal 8272).
HTML: use ⁐ or ⁐ (no named entity).
CSS: use \2050 inside content for generated text.
Watch out: ⁐ ≠ ⁀ (close up ≠ character tie).
One line:U+2050 → ⁐ / ⁐ / CSS \2050.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ⁐ (hex), ⁐ (decimal), or the CSS escape \2050 in the content property. All render ⁐. You can also paste ⁐ directly when your file is UTF-8. There is no named HTML entity.
U+2050 (hex 2050, decimal 8272). Unicode names it CLOSE UP. It belongs to the General Punctuation block.
No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for ⁐. Use numeric references like ⁐ or ⁐.
Use it in editorial, dictionary, or proofreading content when you need this exact “close up” mark. Everyday UI rarely needs it — prefer clear words like “close up” instead.
HTML entities (⁐ or ⁐) go in markup. The CSS escape \2050 goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).
⁐ (U+2050) is CLOSE UP, a proofreading mark. ⁀ (U+2040) is CHARACTER TIE. They look related but are different characters with different meanings.
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Did you know?
Close up is Unicode U+2050 (decimal 8272) — official name CLOSE UP in the General Punctuation block. HTML5 has no named entity. Proofreaders use it to mean “bring these characters together.” It is not the character tie ⁀ (U+2040).
