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Figure Dash
Figure Dash • U+2012
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Symbol Description
The figure dash has the same width as digits and is primarily used in numerical typography to maintain alignment.
Primary Uses:
- •Phone number separation
- •Number table alignment
- •Statistical data formatting
Technical Information
Unicode
U+2012
HTML Code
‒
CSS Code
\2012
Hex Code
‒
Usage Examples
555‒1234‒5678
2023‒12‒25
ID: 001‒002‒003
Input Method Guide
Windows Input Methods
1Alt Code
- 1
Make sure Num Lock is enabled
- 2
Hold down the left Alt key
- 3
Type 8210 on the numeric keypad
💡 Alt codes require a physical numeric keypad and may not work in some laptops or apps. If it fails, use the Unicode Alt+X method below.
- 4
Release Alt key, figure dash (‒) will appear
2Unicode (Alt+X)
- 1
Type 2012 in the document
- 2
Press Alt + X to convert to the symbol
💡 Alt+X works in Microsoft Word and many Office apps. It is not supported in Notepad and some third-party editors.
3Word Method
- 1
Type 2012 then press Alt+X in Microsoft Word
- 2
Alternatively, use Insert > Symbol if Alt+X is unavailable