HTML Entity for Curved Stem Paragraph Sign Ornament (❡)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Curved Stem Paragraph Sign Ornament (❡) in HTML and CSS. This character is U+2761 in the Dingbats block (U+2700–U+27BF). It is a decorative variant of the paragraph sign, used in legal, academic, and typographic content as a stylized section or paragraph marker.
There is no named HTML entity for U+2761. Use ❡, ❡, or \2761 in CSS content. It is often used alongside or instead of the standard paragraph sign U+00B6 (¶). See Asterism (⁂) for another typographic section marker.
⚡ Quick Reference — Curved Stem Paragraph Sign Ornament
U+2761Dingbats (U+2700–U+27BF)
❡Hexadecimal reference
❡Decimal reference
—None (use numeric refs)
Name Value
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Unicode U+2761
Hex code ❡
HTML code ❡
Named entity —
CSS code \2761Complete HTML Example
This example shows U+2761 using hexadecimal and decimal character references, plus a CSS content escape. There is no named HTML entity:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\2761";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Curved Stem Paragraph Sign Ornament using Hexadecimal: ❡</p>
<p>Curved Stem Paragraph Sign Ornament using HTML Code: ❡</p>
<p id="point">Curved Stem Paragraph Sign Ornament using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
U+2761 is supported in modern browsers; use a font with Dingbats coverage for consistent glyph display:
👀 Live Preview
See the Curved Stem Paragraph Sign Ornament (❡) in typographic contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
❡ references code point U+2761 using hex digits 2761.
Decimal HTML Code
❡ is the decimal equivalent (10081) for the same character.
CSS Entity
\2761 is the CSS escape for U+2761, used in the content property of ::before or ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce the ornament: ❡. Unicode U+2761 is in Dingbats (U+2700–U+27BF). No named HTML entity exists.
Use Cases
The Curved Stem Paragraph Sign Ornament (❡) is commonly used in:
Section markers and paragraph indicators in formal documents.
Decorative headings, pull quotes, and editorial design with stylized markers.
Blogs and long-form content highlighting paragraph or section breaks.
Bullet alternatives, list markers, and ornamental dividers in layout.
Unicode and HTML entity pages listing Dingbats and paragraph-related symbols.
Documentation explaining how to display ❡ and related characters.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
❡or❡for the paragraph ornament - Choose fonts with Dingbats coverage (Segoe UI Symbol, Noto Sans Symbols)
- Keep hex or decimal style consistent across the document
- Use
\2761only inside CSScontent - Pair ❡ with section titles for clear document structure
Don’t
- Confuse U+2761 (❡) with the standard paragraph sign U+00B6 (¶) when semantics differ
- Assume a named entity exists—U+2761 has none
- Rely on fonts that omit Dingbats (glyph may show as a box)
- Put CSS escape
\2761in HTML text nodes - Mix hex and decimal styles randomly in one file
Key Takeaways
No named entity—use numeric references
❡ ❡For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\2761U+2761 CURVED STEM PARAGRAPH SIGN ORNAMENT
Dingbats block—decorative variant of paragraph sign ¶
Three methods, one glyph — widely supported in modern browsers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
❡ (hex), ❡ (decimal), or \2761 in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity for U+2761.U+2761 (CURVED STEM PARAGRAPH SIGN ORNAMENT). Dingbats (U+2700–U+27BF). Hex 2761, decimal 10081.❡ or ❡) go in markup. The CSS escape \2761 is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements. Both render ❡.❡ or ❡ for reliable display in HTML.Explore More HTML Entities!
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