Cuneiform Punctuation Sign Diagonal Colon Character
A cuneiform punctuation mark used as a diagonal-colon separator in written text.
U+12472
𒑲 (U+12472) is a cuneiform punctuation sign known as the diagonal colon. It’s useful when you want a decorative or script-accurate separator in Unicode text. Use the copy variations below or the codepoint escapes for HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Cuneiform Punctuation Sign Diagonal Colon Character Meaning
𒑲 is a cuneiform punctuation sign categorized as “CUNEIFORM PUNCTUATION SIGN DIAGONAL COLON.” In practice, it functions like a punctuation separator—similar in role to a colon-like mark—helping break up phrases or indicate separation within a line of cuneiform text. Because it is a Unicode character, its main value is consistent rendering and easy reuse across platforms that support the glyph. When designing layouts for historical or font-based projects, this character can add script-appropriate spacing and visual rhythm.
Common uses
- •Separating clauses or phrases in cuneiform-styled texts
- •Creating consistent punctuation in Unicode-based mockups and captions
- •Adding a script-accurate divider in fantasy or historical typography
- •Formatting notes, glosses, or labels where a colon-like mark is preferred
- •Using as a decorative punctuation element in digital publications
Examples
𒑲 Cuneiform Punctuation Sign Diagonal Colon
- 𒑲𒑲 šu-wa𒑲 kišib
- 𒑲Ensi𒑲 date: 𒑲 2nd tablet
- 𒑲1𒑲 2𒑲 3
- 𒑲Name𒑲 title𒑲 place
- 𒑲Ritual𒑲 offering𒑲 result
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12472 | |
| HTML Entity | 𒑲 | |
| HTML Code | 𒑲 | |
| CSS | \12472 |
FAQ
What does the Cuneiform Punctuation Sign Diagonal Colon character mean?
𒑲 is a cuneiform punctuation sign categorized as “CUNEIFORM PUNCTUATION SIGN DIAGONAL COLON.” In practice, it functions like a punctuation separator—similar in role to a colon-like mark—helping break up phrases or indicate separation within a line of cuneiform text. Because it is a Unicode character, its main value is consistent rendering and easy reuse across platforms that support the glyph. When designing layouts for historical or font-based projects, this character can add script-appropriate spacing and visual rhythm.
What is the Unicode code point for 𒑲?
𒑲 has Unicode code point U+12472.
How can I copy 𒑲 for use in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: 𒑲
What is the CSS escape for this character?
The CSS escape is: \\12472
Will 𒑲 display correctly on all devices?
It will display if the user’s system and chosen font support the cuneiform glyph; otherwise it may appear as a missing character box.