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Pilcrow (paragraph sign) ¶ — HTML code and how to type it

The pilcrow (paragraph sign) is ¶ in HTML and U+00B6 in Unicode. Copy any form below, or type it with Alt + 0182 on Windows.

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Character
HTML named entity¶
HTML decimal¶
HTML hex¶
UnicodeU+00B6
CSS content"\00B6"
JavaScript"\u00B6"
URL encoded%C2%B6
UTF-8 bytesC2 B6

When to use it

Marks paragraphs; editors use it to show hidden formatting.

In HTML, CSS and JavaScript

<p>&para;</p>           <!-- or the character itself in a UTF-8 page -->

.note::before { content: "\00B6"; }

const s = "\u00B6";

In a page saved as UTF-8 (the default today) you can paste the character directly; the entity is only needed when it must survive a non-UTF-8 system. Encode or decode whole texts with the HTML Entity Encoder.

How to type pilcrow (paragraph sign)

  • Windows: hold Alt and type 0182 on the numeric keypad.
  • Mac: Option + 7 (US keyboard layout).
  • Linux: Ctrl + Shift + U, then B6 and Enter.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the HTML code for the pilcrow (paragraph sign)?
&para; (named), &#182; (decimal) or &#xB6; (hex). All three produce the same character.
What is the Unicode for the pilcrow (paragraph sign)?
U+00B6. In CSS write "\00B6" and in JavaScript "\u00B6".
How do I type the pilcrow (paragraph sign) on a keyboard?
On Windows hold Alt and type 0182 on the numpad. On a Mac press Option + 7.