Paragraph Symbol ¶ § Copy & Paste
Copy paragraph symbols ¶ § ※ instantly. Includes pilcrow sign, section sign, reference mark, dagger, double dagger, and typography marks. Alt codes and HTML entities for all platforms.
All Variations
Symbol Details
| Symbol | Name | Unicode | HTML |
|---|---|---|---|
| ¶ | Pilcrow Sign | U+00B6 | ¶ |
| § | Section Sign | U+00A7 | § |
| ※ | Reference Mark | U+203B | — |
| † | Dagger | U+2020 | † |
| ‡ | Double Dagger | U+2021 | ‡ |
| ⁂ | Asterism | U+2042 | — |
| ‖ | Double Vertical Line | U+2016 | — |
Usage
Paragraph and section symbols are used in legal documents for section references (§), editing and proofreading to mark paragraph breaks (¶), academic footnotes († ‡), typography and desktop publishing, and reference marks in Japanese text (※).
How to Type
| Platform | Method / Code |
|---|---|
| Windows | Hold Alt and type 0182 for ¶, or Alt+0167 for §. In Word, these are also available via Insert > Symbol. |
| Mac / iOS | Press Option+7 for ¶. Press Option+6 for §. Use the Character Viewer for other typographic marks. |
| HTML Entity | Use ¶ or ¶ for ¶. Use § or § for §. Use † for †, ‡ for ‡. |
| Unicode | U+00B6 (Pilcrow ¶), U+00A7 (Section §), U+203B (Reference Mark ※), U+2020 (Dagger †), U+2021 (Double Dagger ‡). |
Platform Compatibility
This symbol renders correctly on all listed platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I type the paragraph symbol ¶?
On Windows, hold Alt and type 0182 on the numeric keypad. On Mac, press Option+7. In Word, you can also toggle paragraph marks visibility with Ctrl+Shift+8 (Windows) or Command+8 (Mac).
What is the pilcrow sign ¶ used for?
The pilcrow ¶ (also called paragraph mark) is used in editing to indicate paragraph breaks, in legal and academic writing to reference specific paragraphs, and in word processors to show hidden formatting marks. It dates back to medieval manuscripts.
What is the difference between ¶ and §?
¶ (Pilcrow, U+00B6) marks a paragraph or paragraph break. § (Section Sign, U+00A7) marks a section of a document, commonly used in legal citations (e.g., §1.2 means 'Section 1.2'). Both are typographic reference marks but serve different purposes.
What is the HTML code for the section symbol?
Use § or § for the section sign §. Use ¶ or ¶ for the pilcrow ¶. Use † for † and ‡ for ‡.