Punctuation symbols
Punctuation variants add rhythm to flat text. The fullwidth tilde (〜), the interpunct (・·), the reference mark (※) and the fullwidth asterisk (＊) each change the pace of a line in a different way.
Ending a sentence with 〜 softens the tone, an interpunct separates items without the hard stop of a comma, and ※ in front of a line marks it as a note or a caveat. These are small moves, but they are the difference between text that reads as typed and text that reads as written.
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Frequently asked questions
There seem to be two tildes.
~ is the ASCII tilde and 〜 is the fullwidth wave dash. The fullwidth version is heavier and sits lower, which is why it works as a decorative line ending where the ASCII one looks like a typo.
How do I flag a note or a disclaimer?
Put ※ at the start of the line. It is widely read as 'note' or 'please be aware' and gives the sentence a different register from the rest of the bio without needing a label.