HTML Entity for Swung Dash (⁓)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+2053

HTML Entity for swung dash (U+2053) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is Swung Dash?

Swung dash (⁓) is the Unicode character at U+2053 in General Punctuation. Official name: SWUNG DASH. It is a curved dash used in typography and dictionary-style notation.

Remember

Character     ⁓
Unicode       U+2053
Hex entity    &#x2053;
Decimal       &#8275;
CSS escape    \2053
Named entity  (none)
Not the same  ~ · &ndash; · &mdash;

Prefer ⁓ or ⁓ in HTML markup. You can also type ⁓ in UTF-8. There is no named entity.

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 (preferred)
Decimal entity	`⁓`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\2053`	Stylesheet `content`
Named entity	—	Not defined in HTML5
En dash (related)	`–` (–, U+2013)	Straight range dash

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Curved / swung dash	`⁓` or `⁓`
En dash (ranges)	– / `–`
Em dash (breaks)	— / `—`
Plain tilde	~ / `&tilde;`
Looking for a named form	Does not exist — use numeric form
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\2053"`

See it

Live Preview

Swung dash rendered next to related marks.

Example see ⁓ also

Large glyph ⁓

Compared ⁓ ~ – —

With entities Hex: ⁓ | Decimal: ⁓

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows Swung Dash with hex, decimal, CSS escape, and a typed character. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed

Four ways to produce ⁓, plus a short typography example.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Swung Dash (⁓) in HTML</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\2053";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x2053;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#8275;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>Typed directly: ⁓</p>
  <p>Example: see ⁓ also</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+2053 → ⁓ in HTML. The browser turns it into ⁓.

2. Decimal: same code point as 8275 → ⁓. Same result as hex.

3. CSS: use \2053 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ⁓ after the paragraph text.

4. Typed / example: paste ⁓ in UTF-8, or write see ⁓ also for a short typography example.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with Swung Dash.

Named?

No named entity

HTML5 does not define a named entity for U+2053. Use ⁓ or ⁓.

Not a tilde

Plain ~ is U+007E. Prefer U+2053 only when you need the swung-dash glyph.

—

Not an em or en dash

— and – are straight typographic dashes. Swung dash is a distinct curved form.

Fonts

Punctuation font coverage

Some UI fonts omit less-common General Punctuation marks. Prefer a font that covers this block for display.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\2053 belongs in CSS strings. ⁓ / ⁓ belong in HTML.

Semicolon

End numeric references

Always finish with ; — write ⁓, not &#8275.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Swung dash (U+2053) and its entity forms (⁓, ⁓, CSS \\2053) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on punctuation font coverage.

✓ Universal support

Swung Dash (⁓)

Encode with hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same code point everywhere encoding is supported.

100% Browser coverage

Google Chrome Supported

Yes

Microsoft Edge Supported

Yes

Mozilla Firefox Supported

Yes

Apple Safari Supported

Yes

Opera Supported

Yes

Internet Explorer All versions

Yes

U+2053 / entities Full support

Bottom line: Prefer ⁓ or ⁓ in HTML. Use \\2053 only inside CSS content. There is no named entity.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: this mark is U+2053 (decimal 8275) — glyph ⁓.
HTML: use ⁓ or ⁓ — no named entity; typing ⁓ also works.
CSS: use \2053 inside content for generated text.
Meaning: ⁓ = swung dash — not ~, not –, not —.

One line: U+2053 → ⁓ / ⁓ / CSS \2053.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display ⁓ in HTML?

Use ⁓ (hex), ⁓ (decimal), type ⁓ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \2053 in content. There is no named HTML entity for U+2053.

What is the Unicode value for this mark?

U+2053 (SWUNG DASH). Hex 2053, decimal 8275. It belongs to General Punctuation (U+2000–U+206F).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+2053?

No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for this character. Use numeric forms ⁓ or ⁓.

When should I use U+2053?

Use it for a curved / swung dash in typography, dictionary-style ranges, or decorative separators. Prefer – for an en dash, — for an em dash, and ~ for a plain tilde.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+2053?

HTML entities (⁓ or ⁓) go in markup. The CSS escape \2053 goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).

Is ⁓ the same as ~ or —?

No. ⁓ is the swung dash (U+2053). ~ is a tilde (U+007E). — is an em dash (U+2014). They look related but are different characters.

Did you know?

Swung dash (⁓) is Unicode U+2053 (decimal 8275) — SWUNG DASH in General Punctuation. HTML5 has no named entity — use ⁓ or ⁓. It is a curved dash used in typography and dictionary-style notation. Do not confuse it with a tilde (~), en dash (U+2013), or em dash (U+2014).

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