The distinction is that the symbol is used to denote the function of an area of text, which is commonly also served by an underline — and not an innate property of the words in which its associated. In any other context, that symbol conveys no additional meaning.
(I've noticed Unicode is very specific nowadays about declining "icons appearing as UI")
Similarly, the "Box Drawing" characters are clearly a formalization of legacy text. In many ways I see that as akin to adding support for ancient languages.
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(I've noticed Unicode is very specific nowadays about declining "icons appearing as UI")
Similarly, the "Box Drawing" characters are clearly a formalization of legacy text. In many ways I see that as akin to adding support for ancient languages.