Type `&zwnj;` or `` in HTML documents, use the shortcut Ctrl+Shift+2 on Persian keyboards, or copy it from our tool.

Question 1

Where does the Zero Width Non-Joiner U+200C work?

Accepted Answer

It works in modern browsers and operating systems, specifically for typesetting scripts like Persian, Arabic, and Indic languages.

Question 2

What is U+200C ZWNJ vs Zero Width Joiner U+200D ZWJ?

Accepted Answer

ZWNJ (U+200C) prevents adjacent characters from forming a visual ligature, while ZWJ (U+200D) forces them to combine.

Question 3

How to type the Zero Width Non-Joiner U+200C?

Accepted Answer

Type `&zwnj;` or `&#8204;` in HTML documents, use the shortcut Ctrl+Shift+2 on Persian keyboards, or copy it from our tool.

Question 4

Why do developers use ZWNJ in German text?

Accepted Answer

It is used in German typesetting to prevent ligature formation across compound word boundaries, such as in the word 'Schiffahrt'.

Question 5

Does ZWNJ have a visible width?

Accepted Answer

No, U+200C is an invisible formatting control character that has zero horizontal width and does not render on the screen.

Zero Width Non-Joiner (U+200C) Unicode Character

Character Specifications