The Hyphen is used to connect compound words; as, Well-doing; or the parts of a word separated at the end of a line.
⇒
The Index points to something special or remarkable; as, ⇒ Important News!
*** .... or ——
The Ellipsis shows that certain words or letters have been purposely omitted; as, K**g, k..g, or k--g, for king.
¶
The Paragraph denotes the beginning of a new subject. It is chiefly used in the Bible; as, ¶ The same day came to him, etc.
§
The Section is used to divide a book or chapter into parts; as, §45.
* † ‡