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Section Sign (§) Meaning & Symbolism

The Section Sign (§): marks a numbered section of a legal code or document — "see § 8" means read section eight.

Origin & History

The Section Sign (§) (§) comes from The history of written and printed marks, from scribal shorthand to keyboard characters. Two overlapping S letters (from Latin signum sectionis); on a Mac it hides under Option+6.

Spiritual Meaning

Two overlapping S letters (from Latin signum sectionis); on a Mac it hides under Option+6.

Modern Usage

These marks are searched millions of times a year — usually mid-argument with a keyboard, trying to type one.

FAQ

What does the Section Sign (§) symbol mean?
The Section Sign (§): marks a numbered section of a legal code or document — "see § 8" means read section eight.
What is the spiritual meaning of the Section Sign (§)?
Two overlapping S letters (from Latin signum sectionis); on a Mac it hides under Option+6.
Where does the Section Sign (§) symbol come from?
The Section Sign (§) originates from The history of written and printed marks, from scribal shorthand to keyboard characters. It belongs to the Typographic Symbols tradition of symbols.
How is the Section Sign (§) used today?
These marks are searched millions of times a year — usually mid-argument with a keyboard, trying to type one.

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