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Ditto Mark 〃

The ditto mark 〃 is U+3003 DITTO MARK and indicates repetition of the item above in tables or lists.

Character
Unicode
U+3003

Ditto Symbol Copy and Paste

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What Is the Ditto Symbol?

The ditto mark 〃 is U+3003 DITTO MARK and indicates repetition of the item above in tables or lists. This page covers the encoded ditto mark 〃. It is not a double quotation mark, inch mark, or a universal replacement for repeated text in accessible documents.

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inventory lists

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plain-text forms

Unicode references

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How to Type the Ditto Symbol

Choose your device or app to insert the ditto symbol without copying it from another page.

Ditto Symbol on Windows

Copy 〃 from this page. For supported characters, use Character Map or paste the UTF-8 sequence U+3003.

Ditto Symbol on Mac

Copy 〃 or open Character Viewer, search for the character name, and insert the complete sequence U+3003.

Ditto Symbol on iPhone and iPad

Press and hold 〃 on this page, choose Copy, and paste it into the destination app.

Ditto Symbol on Android

Press and hold 〃, tap Copy, and confirm the full sequence U+3003 after pasting.

Ditto Symbol on Chromebook

Copy 〃 from this page or use the character picker, then verify the full sequence in the target field.

Ditto Symbol on Microsoft Word

Paste 〃 into Word and confirm the selected font supports every code point in U+3003.

Ditto Symbol on Google Docs

Paste 〃 into Google Docs or use Insert → Special characters where available, then verify the final rendering.

Ditto Symbol Unicode and HTML Codes

Use these values when you need the ditto symbol in HTML, CSS, source code, or a character reference.

Unicode U+3003
Unicode name DITTO MARK
HTML decimal
HTML hex
CSS escape 3003

How to Use and Format the Ditto Symbol

Format 〃 according to the specific role defined for Ditto Mark. The ditto mark 〃 is U+3003 DITTO MARK and indicates repetition of the item above in tables or lists. The encoded form is U+3003, and the Unicode character names are DITTO MARK. Preserve the complete sequence, including capitalization, combining marks, superscripts, punctuation, spaces, zero-width joiners, and variation selectors where present. In tables, introduce the notation before readers must interpret it; in inventory lists, retain the convention used by the source document; and in historical records, verify that the selected font supports every component.

This page covers the encoded ditto mark 〃. It is not a double quotation mark, inch mark, or a universal replacement for repeated text in accessible documents. Use readable surrounding wording whenever 〃 communicates direction, status, quantity, identity, relationship, category, or access. For web publishing, prefer selectable UTF-8 text, test copy-and-paste behavior, and provide an accessible name if the surrounding sentence does not already identify Ditto Mark. Check the final output in the actual website, document, spreadsheet, equation editor, export format, and assistive-technology workflow rather than approving a merely similar-looking glyph.

  • In tables, define 〃 as Ditto Mark before relying on the symbol alone.

  • For inventory lists, preserve the full encoded sequence U+3003; do not drop combining marks, superscripts, joiners, or component letters.

  • When preparing historical records, apply this intent boundary for Ditto Mark: This page covers the encoded ditto mark 〃. It is not a double quotation mark, inch mark, or a universal replacement for repeated text in accessible documents.

  • In plain-text forms, compare 〃 with " and choose the form whose meaning matches the source.

  • Encode Ditto Mark as UTF-8 or the numeric references 〃 and 〃 so the published form remains searchable and selectable.

  • Give 〃 the readable label “Ditto Mark” wherever the surrounding content does not already state the meaning.

  • Test ditto symbol in the final font, mobile layout, copy workflow, PDF export, and screen-reader output before release.

Ditto Symbol Examples

  • Name: Ana / 〃
  • Same value 〃
  • Repeat above 〃
  • Table entry 〃
  • Ditto 〃
  • Unicode sequence for Ditto Mark: U+3003
  • HTML decimal form: 〃
  • HTML hexadecimal form: 〃
  • CSS escape sequence: 3003
  • Accessible text label: Ditto Mark

Common Ditto Symbol Mistakes

  • Using " where 〃 is required changes the intended meaning of Ditto Mark.
  • Dropping part of U+3003 while copying ditto symbol.
  • Treating 〃 as interchangeable with ″ without checking the domain convention.
  • Leaving 〃 unexplained in tables when readers may assign another meaning.
  • Assuming every font or emoji renderer will display Ditto Mark exactly like the preview.
  • Converting 〃 into an image even though selectable text is appropriate for this use.
  • Ignoring the page boundary for Ditto Mark: This page covers the encoded ditto mark 〃. It is not a double quotation mark, inch mark, or a universal replacement for repeated text in accessible documents.
  • Using 〃 as the only accessible name of a control, formula token, diagram item, status, or technical label.

Ditto Mark intent boundary

This page covers the encoded ditto mark 〃. It is not a double quotation mark, inch mark, or a universal replacement for repeated text in accessible documents.

More About the Ditto Symbol

Ditto Mark is 〃, encoded as U+3003 DITTO MARK. The mark is a dedicated Unicode character and should not be confused with straight quotation marks, curly speech marks, or the double-prime sign. A historical inventory might show a name on one row and 〃 on the next row to mean “same as above.” Other examples include “Repeat above 〃” and a plain-text form whose legend explicitly defines the mark. The convention works only when the previous value is visible and the reader understands what is being repeated. Use 〃 sparingly in modern accessible documents. Repeating the actual text is often clearer for screen readers, sorting, filtering, and data export. When the ditto mark is retained to reproduce a source or compact table, add a note or column legend and preserve the relationship to the row above. Do not replace 〃 with ”, "", or ″. Those characters represent quotation or measurement functions rather than repetition. Avoid using the mark in a standalone field where the referenced value could disappear after sorting. Web content may use literal UTF-8 〃, decimal 〃, or hexadecimal 〃. An accessible description such as “same as above” is more informative than announcing only “ditto mark.” This page is about U+3003, not general quotation punctuation. Recopy the sample “CSS escape sequence: 3003,” confirm the final text still contains U+3003, and check that the visible heading names Ditto Mark. This final check protects Ditto Mark from font substitution, accidental character loss, and intent drift.

Ditto Symbol FAQ

What is the encoded form of Ditto Mark?

Ditto Mark is stored as U+3003; the Unicode character names are DITTO MARK.

How should I copy 〃?

Copy the complete sequence 〃 and verify that every component in U+3003 remains present after pasting.

Which HTML form reproduces Ditto Mark?

Use literal UTF-8 〃, decimal references 〃, or hexadecimal references 〃.

Why can 〃 look different across devices?

Fonts, shaping engines, and emoji renderers can change shape, spacing, or presentation while the encoded sequence U+3003 remains the same.

Can I replace 〃 with "?

Only when the destination convention explicitly requires that alternative. This page covers the encoded ditto mark 〃. It is not a double quotation mark, inch mark, or a universal replacement for repeated text in accessible documents.