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To type ¦: Windows Alt+0166 · Mac Character Viewer · HTML ¦. Click the key above to copy it now.
01 All shortcuts at a glance
| Platform | Shortcut | |
|---|---|---|
| Windows (Alt code) | Hold Alt, type 0166 on the numpad |
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| Windows (any app) | Win+. or Win+; emoji/symbol picker, or Character Map (Win+R → charmap) |
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| Mac | Control+Command+Space to open Character Viewer, search "Broken Bar" |
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| Word / Outlook | Type 00A6, then press Alt+X |
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| Linux (IBus) | Ctrl+Shift+U, then 00a6, then Enter |
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| HTML / CSS | ¦ · \00a6 (CSS) |
02 Step by step, per platform
A real, followable procedure for every platform — not a thin restatement of the shortcut.
Windows
- Make sure Num Lock is on.
- Hold Alt and type 0166 on the numeric keypad.
- Release Alt — ¦ appears.
Mac
- Press Control+Command+Space to open the Character Viewer.
- Type "Broken Bar" in the search field.
- Double-click the result to insert it.
Microsoft Word
- Type 00A6.
- Press Alt+X immediately after — it converts the hex code to ¦.
03 Characters in this set
04 Troubleshooting & confusables
| Looks like it | But it's actually | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| | | Vertical Line (U+007C) | Different character, different meaning \xe2\x80\x94 check before copying. |
05 FAQ
What is the Unicode code point for Broken Bar?
Broken Bar is U+00A6. In HTML that's <code>¦</code> or <code>¦</code>.
What's the Windows Alt code for Broken Bar?
Alt+0166, typed on the numeric keypad with Num Lock on.
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