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Writing and reference marks

Find section, paragraph, footnote, and omission marks. Use them with a section number, a matching note, or another clear reference.

Reference markers

Name the document and target when the context is not obvious.

Punctuation helpers

Choose a mark for a stated editorial task.

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How to choose

Use § for a section reference and ¶ for a paragraph reference. Give † and ‡ matching notes, and keep the reference close enough for the reader to find.

Examples

Document reference

See § 2 of the sample workshop notes.

The document and section number are supplied.

Explained footnote

Sample value†
† Rounded for this display.

The marker points to a real explanation in the example.

Sources and method

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Section sign

The section sign § points to a numbered section in a document. Include the document name when the reference is not already clear.

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Pilcrow

The pilcrow ¶ is a paragraph mark. It can be literal text or a formatting marker shown by an editor; check which one you are seeing.

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Dagger

The dagger † often marks a footnote. Give it a matching note, since the same character also has other cultural and specialist uses.

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Prepare symbols for a plain-text document

Keep a text handover readable across editors. Compare a decorated note with an ASCII version, then check fonts, wrapping, and the saved UTF-8 file.

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