How to Type the Paragraph Symbol
A practical guide to typing ¶ and using it in editing, legal, and publishing notes.
What the paragraph symbol means
The paragraph mark ¶, also called a pilcrow, is used in editing, layout, legal references, and typography. It can point to a paragraph or mark where a new paragraph begins.
The simple way to insert it
If your app does not provide a visible shortcut, copy ¶ and paste it. Writers, editors, and students often keep ¶, §, and bullet symbols together for comments and document notes.
Use it where it helps the reader
A paragraph symbol is useful in citations and editing notes, but it can look heavy in everyday writing. If the context is casual, a short sentence may be clearer than a symbol.
Related symbol collections
If you want more options, browse our punctuation and typography symbols, legal symbols. These pages are useful when you need to compare similar characters before copying one into a document.
What is the section symbol?
The section symbol § is often used for legal sections, while ¶ usually points to paragraphs.