Unicode 3164: Hangul Filler

(Invisible Character)

The invisible Korean character that's surprisingly useful

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Technical Information

Unicode: U+3164
Decimal: 12644
UTF-8: E3 85 A4
Block: Hangul Compatibility Jamo
Category: Other Letter
Name: HANGUL FILLER

What is Unicode 3164?

Unicode 3164 (U+3164) is the Hangul Filler character, an invisible character from the Korean writing system. Despite being invisible, it takes up space and is often used for creating blank usernames, formatting text, and various creative purposes online.

Originally designed as a filler character in Korean text processing, it has found new life as a "blank" character for social media, gaming, and web applications where empty strings aren't allowed.

Common Uses

Social Media & Gaming

  • • Blank usernames on Discord, Twitter
  • • Invisible clan tags in games
  • • Empty bio sections
  • • Spacing in social media posts

Web Development

  • • Placeholder content
  • • CSS spacing tricks
  • • Form field spacing
  • • Template formatting

How to Use

Method 1: Copy and Paste

Simply copy the character from this page and paste it where needed.

Method 2: HTML Entity

Use in HTML

Method 3: Alt Code (Windows)

Hold Alt and type 12644 on the numeric keypad

Similar Characters

Character Unicode Name Use Case
U+3164 Hangul Filler Blank names, spacing
U+0020 Space Regular spacing
  U+00A0 Non-breaking Space Prevents line breaks

⚠️ Important Notes

  • • Some platforms may filter or remove this character
  • • May cause issues in databases or systems that don't handle Unicode properly
  • • Can make text difficult to select or edit
  • • Use responsibly - don't create confusing or misleading content

Frequently Asked Questions

Why can't I see the character?

That's the point! Unicode 3164 is an invisible character. It takes up space but doesn't display anything visible.

Is this the same as a regular space?

No, it's different from a regular space (U+0020). Some systems treat it differently, and it may not be trimmed like regular spaces.

Can I use this for SEO purposes?

While technically possible, using invisible characters for SEO manipulation is not recommended and may violate search engine guidelines.

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