Vertical Bar Symbol (|) – Copy And Paste

Vertical Bar Symbol Copy and Paste

Press the Copy button beside |, then paste it with Ctrl+V on Windows, Command+V on Mac, or the Paste command on mobile.

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Copy the vertical bar symbol One click copies the exact Unicode character.

1
Copy
Press the button to copy |.
2
Place the cursor
Open the message, document, form, or profile where you need it.
3
Paste
Use Ctrl+V, Command+V, or the mobile Paste command.

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What Is the Vertical Bar Symbol?

The vertical bar | is U+007C VERTICAL LINE and is used in mathematics, programming, command lines, and structured text.

Prose

Programming

Data formats

Typography references

Related forms

Vertical Bar Symbol Variants and Related Forms

Broken bar

Broken vertical line

Double vertical line

Norm or parallel notation

Absolute value bars

Paired delimiter notation

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Brace Symbol {}

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Parentheses Symbol ()

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How to Type the Vertical Bar Symbol

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

Vertical Bar Symbol on Windows

In Microsoft Word, type 007C and press Alt+X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map or copy
from this page.

Vertical Bar Symbol on Mac

Open Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space and search for the first character name, or copy
from this page.

Vertical Bar Symbol on iPhone and iPad

Tap the copy button for
, then paste it into the target app. Save it as a text replacement for repeated use.

Vertical Bar Symbol on Android

Tap the copy button for
, then paste it into the target app. Save it as a text replacement for repeated use.

Vertical Bar Symbol on Chromebook

On ChromeOS with Unicode input enabled, press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 7c, then press Enter; otherwise copy
.

Vertical Bar Symbol on Microsoft Word

Type 007C, then press Alt+X to convert the code to
.

Vertical Bar Symbol on Google Docs

Use Insert > Special characters and search by the Unicode name, or paste
from this page.

Vertical Bar Symbol Unicode and HTML Codes

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

Unicode U+007C

Unicode name VERTICAL LINE

HTML decimal |

HTML hex |

CSS escape 7C

How to Use and Format the Vertical Bar Symbol

Format | according to the specific role defined for Vertical Bar Symbol. The vertical bar | is U+007C VERTICAL LINE and is used in mathematics, programming, command lines, and structured text. For Vertical Bar Symbol, the encoded form is U+007C; preserve the complete sequence, capitalization, subscripts, superscripts, operator structure, or unit letters exactly as shown. Placement and spacing for vertical bar symbol should follow the scientific, mathematical, editorial, musical, currency, or interface convention required by the actual use.

This page covers the ASCII vertical bar |. Broken bar ¦, double vertical line ‖, and paired absolute-value bars have different encodings or roles. When vertical bar symbol communicates an action, quantity, relation, category, or status, include nearby readable wording and an accessible name. Test vertical bar symbol in the actual website, document, font, export format, and assistive-technology workflow rather than accepting a merely similar appearance.

In prose, identify
as Vertical Bar Symbol and explain the exact role it performs before the reader relies on it.
For programming, retain the complete sequence U+007C; do not silently replace
with ¦.
When vertical bar symbol appears in data formats, apply this convention: Use the character according to the language or editorial style in force.
While preparing typography references, compare
with ‖ and
x
, then keep the form whose meaning matches the source.
Encode vertical bar symbol as UTF-8 or the numeric references | and | so the published text remains searchable and selectable.

Vertical Bar Symbol Examples

A
B
x
y in divisibility
cat file
grep term
Choice: yes
no
Read as vertical bar or such that
Unicode sequence for Vertical Bar Symbol: U+007C
HTML decimal: |
HTML hexadecimal: |
CSS escapes: 7C
Accessible text label: Vertical Bar Symbol

Common Vertical Bar Symbol Mistakes

Using ¦ where
is required changes the intended vertical bar symbol or introduces a different notation.
Dropping part of U+007C while copying vertical bar symbol into prose.
Applying the wrong convention to vertical bar symbol in programming; specifically, replacing the character with a visual lookalike..
Leaving
unexplained in data formats when the audience may read it as ‖.
Assuming the font used for typography references will render vertical bar symbol exactly like the preview on this page.
Converting
into an image even though selectable Unicode text is appropriate for vertical bar symbol.
Publishing vertical bar symbol without checking the distinction from
x
.
Using
as the only accessible name of a button, diagram item, formula token, status message, or technical label.

Intent differentiation

Vertical Bar Symbol intent boundary

This page covers the ASCII vertical bar |. Broken bar ¦, double vertical line ‖, and paired absolute-value bars have different encodings or roles.

More About the Vertical Bar Symbol

The vertical bar | is U+007C VERTICAL LINE and is used in mathematics, programming, command lines, and structured text. For Vertical Bar Symbol, | is encoded as U+007C, and its Unicode name is VERTICAL LINE. Common uses for | include Prose, Programming, Data formats, Typography references. Add a readable label when Vertical Bar Symbol could be misunderstood. Sample uses of Vertical Bar Symbol include A; B; x; y in divisibility. Preserve the full character or sequence when copying between apps. Avoid these common Vertical Bar Symbol problems: Using ¦ where; is required changes the intended vertical bar symbol or introduces a different notation; Dropping part of U+007C while copying vertical bar symbol into prose. Before final export of Vertical Bar Symbol, In prose, identify; as Vertical Bar Symbol and explain the exact role it performs before the reader relies on it; For programming, retain the complete sequence U+007C; do not silently replace. Vertical Bar Symbol on Windows: In Microsoft Word, type 007C and press Alt+X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map or copy | from this page. Vertical Bar Symbol on Mac: Open Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space and search for the first character name, or copy | from this page. Vertical Bar Symbol on iPhone: Tap the copy button for |, then paste it into the target app. Save it as a text replacement for repeated use.

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Vertical Bar Symbol FAQ

What is the encoded form of Vertical Bar Symbol?

Vertical Bar Symbol is stored as U+007C; its Unicode character names are VERTICAL LINE.

How should I copy | for prose?

Copy the complete sequence | and verify that every character in U+007C remains present after pasting.

Which HTML form reproduces Vertical Bar Symbol?

Use literal UTF-8 |, decimal references |, or hexadecimal references |; do not substitute ¦.

Why might | look different in programming?

The font or emoji renderer can change shape and spacing, but the encoded sequence U+007C should remain unchanged.

Can I replace | with ‖ or |x|?

Only when the destination convention explicitly calls for that form. This page covers the ASCII vertical bar |. Broken bar ¦, double vertical line ‖, and paired absolute-value bars have different encodings or roles.

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