Cuneiform Numeric Sign Seven Ash Character
π is the cuneiform numeric sign for seven (ASH), encoded at U+12405.
U+12405
π is a cuneiform numeric sign identified in Unicode as βCUNEIFORM NUMERIC SIGN SEVEN ASHβ (U+12405). Use it in digital texts, scholarly notes, or design work that needs cuneiform numeral characters.
Cuneiform Numeric Sign Seven Ash Character Meaning
π (U+12405) is Unicodeβs βCUNEIFORM NUMERIC SIGN SEVEN ASH,β a cuneiform numeric sign representing the value seven. In practice, itβs used when writing or cataloging cuneiform numeral forms in digital documentsβsuch as transcription, indexing, or displaying examples from tablets and inscriptions. The βASHβ part of the name refers to the specific Unicode character variant as encoded by the standard, which helps disambiguate similar cuneiform numeric signs in typography and text processing.
Common uses
- β’Academic transcription or annotation of cuneiform numeral passages
- β’Typography and layout for cuneiform-themed posters or book pages
- β’Database tagging/indexing for cuneiform numeric sign characters
- β’Scholarly blog posts and educational content about numeral signs
- β’UI elements, badges, or labels that require Unicode cuneiform characters
Examples
π Cuneiform Numeric Sign Seven Ash
- π The numeral seven appears as π in this transcription.
- π Table 1 lists π alongside other cuneiform numeric signs.
- π Use π when labeling the seventh entry in a sequence.
- π In the caption, the sign is shown as π for clarity.
- π The exported text retains π as a distinct Unicode character.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12405 | |
| HTML Entity | 𒐅 | |
| HTML Code | 𒐅 | |
| CSS | \12405 | |
| Decimal | 74757 |
How to type Cuneiform Numeric Sign Seven Ash Character (π )
On Windows
In Word, type 12405 then press Alt + X. Or open the emoji picker with Windows key + period.
On Mac
Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer and search for the character.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 12405, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy π with the button above and paste it wherever you need it β this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What is the Unicode code point for π ?
π is encoded at U+12405.
How can I copy π into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity 𒐅 or paste the character directly.
What escapes can I use in code?
CSS: \\12405. JavaScript: \\u{12405}.
What does the character represent?
It is the cuneiform numeric sign for seven, identified in Unicode as βCUNEIFORM NUMERIC SIGN SEVEN ASH.β