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What is the name of this symbol?

Asked Sep 17, 2005, 09:25 AM — 11 Answers
Hello,

Very simple question here -

What is the actual name of this symbol on the keyboard above the "tab" key

THIS SYMBOL---> ~

What is the actual name of it other than "the little squiggly line"

I was trying to read off a website address and sound professional - well calling it a squiggly isn't very professional lol

Thanks for your help!

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Sep 17, 2005, 01:21 PM


Its called a tilde
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Sep 17, 2005, 01:25 PM
Ok, thanks... I knew it was simple
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Sep 17, 2005, 01:44 PM
Hi, it's sounds like little.. And is a tiddle....
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Sep 17, 2005, 01:48 PM
Yes, but technically, it is not pronounced like "little" it is pronounced as tilde - saying the "e" as a long "a" sound
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Sep 17, 2005, 02:27 PM
Thanks for the info, our automation information department where I worked had it all wrong for year then. Well, one is never too old to learn, I'll pass it on, and say it right from now on. Chery
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Sep 17, 2005, 08:13 PM


Main Entry: until
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Sep 17, 2005, 08:22 PM
Oh wow, didn't know that... When I took Spanish courses a while ago, we were told to pronounce it as two syllables with a long "a" sound at the end

I don't know, perhaps different regions pronounce it differently.
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Sep 18, 2005, 05:09 AM
Yes,WOW... It is great though, that this little thing can start a conversation and brain cells going. The world is full of culture, language and pronunciations, etc. That's what keeps things interesting. Speaking for myself, I could use all the 'input' out there because I hate to stay stagnant. Have a good one...
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Sep 18, 2005, 05:30 AM
Tilde
Hi,
Here is a link explaining the origin of Tilde.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tilde

The link came from a google search.
It's pronounced either til-duh or til-day; either is correct.
Best wishes,
Fredg
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