Section Sign
§ carries the Unicode name "Section Sign" at code point U+00A7. Like every character in the punctuation set on this page, it is plain text rather than an icon, so a single click below copies something that keeps its shape in edited prose and typeset copy.
| Symbol | § | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+00A7 | |
| Name | Section Sign | |
| HTML (named) | § | |
| HTML (decimal) | § | |
| HTML (hex) | § | |
| CSS content | \00A7 | |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u00A7 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | 0xC2 0xA7 | |
| UTF-16 units | 0x00A7 | |
| Windows alt code | Alt 0167 or Alt 21 |
How to type the section sign symbol
- Copy and paste: click the § at the top of this page, then paste with Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac). This is the fastest route on any device.
- Windows alt code: hold Alt and type
0167on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. - HTML: write
§or the named entity§in your markup. - CSS: use
content: "\00A7"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\u00A7produces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the section sign symbol?
Click the § above or the copy button and it is placed on your clipboard. Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. It is a real text character, so it works in documents, chats and code.
What is the Unicode code point for section sign?
The section sign has the Unicode code point U+00A7. In HTML you can write it as § or §, or with the named entity §.
What is the alt code for the section sign symbol?
On Windows, hold the Alt key and type Alt 0167 or Alt 21 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. Copying the § from this page is quicker and works on any device.
Can I use the section sign symbol in HTML and CSS?
Yes. In HTML write § or the named entity §, and in CSS use content: "\00A7" inside a ::before or ::after rule. The code table on this page has copy buttons for both.
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