Copy line symbols ─ ═ ┃ for borders and dividers. Ideal for creating visual separations, ASCII art, and structured layouts.
Line Symbols ─ ━ │ ┃ Copy Paste Box Drawing & Divider Characters
This collection features 58 line symbols including horizontal lines, vertical lines, and box-drawing characters. From thin lines ─ to bold lines ━ to vertical bars │, these Unicode line characters create dividers, borders, and structural elements in text. Copy and paste them into bios, presentations, or anywhere clean visual separation improves layout.
Line characters originated in early computer systems for creating text-based user interfaces. Before graphical displays, programmers used these characters to draw windows, menus, and borders in terminals. This legacy gives box-drawing characters a distinctly retro, technical aesthetic while remaining practically useful for text formatting.
Modern usage spans aesthetic bio dividers, Discord formatting, ASCII art, technical documentation, and code-based design. Lines create visual hierarchy and separation where images aren't practical. Their geometric precision suits modern, minimalist design sensibilities.
How to Use Line Symbols
Click any line above to copy it instantly. Paste with Ctrl+V (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+V (Mac) into any text field. These Unicode characters work on all platforms.
When to Use Line Symbols
- Bio dividers: ────── separates bio sections cleanly.
- Discord formatting: Create headers and sections in server content.
- Text tables: Build table structures in plain text environments.
- ASCII art: Foundational elements for text-based artwork.
- Code documentation: Diagram and flowchart creation.
- Retro aesthetics: Terminal/console styling for nostalgic design.
Line Symbol Types
- Thin horizontal (─): Light, elegant divider. Subtle separation.
- Bold horizontal (━): Heavy, emphatic divider. Strong separation.
- Thin vertical (│): Light column separator or sidebar indicator.
- Bold vertical (┃): Heavy vertical emphasis.
- Double lines (═ ║): Formal, document-style borders.
- Dashed (╌ ╎): Lighter, less definitive separation.
Box Corner Characters
- Single corners: ┌ ┐ └ ┘ for light boxes.
- Double corners: ╔ ╗ ╚ ╝ for heavy boxes.
- Rounded corners: ╭ ╮ ╰ ╯ for softer boxes.
- T-junctions: ┬ ┴ ├ ┤ for intersections.
Tips for Line Symbol Use
- Monospace works best: Box drawing aligns perfectly in monospace fonts.
- Consistency matters: Don't mix thin and bold lines in one structure.
- Test before posting: Preview in target platform to check alignment.
- Simple dividers work broadly: ──── works in proportional fonts too.
- Don't over-structure: Too many lines fragment rather than organize.
Common Questions
- Why don't my boxes align? Non-monospace fonts cause misalignment. Use code blocks for boxes.
- What's the difference between - and ─? - is a hyphen. ─ is a box-drawing horizontal line character.
- Can I make tables in plain text? Yes, using line characters, but alignment requires monospace fonts.
- Do these work on mobile? Yes, but alignment may vary by font and app.
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