What is the Unicode code for ¶?

The Unicode code point for ¶ is U+00B6 (decimal 182, hex 00B6). In HTML you can write ¶.

Paragraph Symbol ¶ — Copy & Paste

Q: How do I type the paragraph symbol on a Mac?

On a Mac, press Option + 7 to type ¶.

The paragraph symbol ¶ (called 'pilcrow') marks the beginning of a paragraph in typesetting and legal documents. It is also the character shown in word processors when formatting marks are revealed.

Click to copy¶

U+00B6·Decimal 182

How to Type Paragraph Symbol

⌘Mac

Option + 7

⊞Windows

Alt + 0182 (numpad)

📱iPhone / iOS

Tap 123 → #+= keyboard

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¶

On Android, long-press common keys or use the special characters keyboard to find ¶. Or just copy it from this page — it works everywhere.

Unicode Details

Unicode

U+00B6

Decimal

182

Hex

00B6

HTML

¶

Where Is Paragraph Symbol Used?

✦Typography
✦Legal documents
✦Word processing
✦Proofreading marks

Other Names for ¶

pilcrowparagraph markalineablind P

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I type the paragraph symbol on a Mac?▼

On a Mac, press Option + 7 to insert ¶ directly in any text field.

Does ¶ work on Instagram, Discord, and TikTok?▼

Yes — ¶ is a standard Unicode character (U+00B6) that renders on every platform and device. Copy it from this page and paste it into any text field on Instagram, Discord, TikTok, Twitter/X, WhatsApp, or elsewhere.

What is the HTML code for ¶?▼

The HTML entity for ¶ is ¶. You can also use the numeric reference ¶ or the hex reference ¶.