Figure Dash

Figure DashU+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. 1

    Make sure Num Lock is enabled

  2. 2

    Hold down the left Alt key

  3. 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. 4

    Release Alt key, figure dash (‒) will appear

2Unicode (Alt+X)

  1. 1

    Type 2012 in the document

  2. 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. 1

    Type 2012 then press Alt+X in Microsoft Word

  2. 2

    Alternatively, use Insert > Symbol if Alt+X is unavailable

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