Cuneiform Punctuation Sign Diagonal Tricolon Character
𒑳 (U+12473) is a cuneiform punctuation sign called “diagonal tricolon.”
U+12473
𒑳 is a Unicode cuneiform punctuation character with the name “CUNEIFORM PUNCTUATION SIGN DIAGONAL TRICOLON.” It’s useful when you’re adding authentic-looking markup or decorative separators to text and layouts. Below you’ll find copy options, encoding details, and practical usage ideas.
Cuneiform Punctuation Sign Diagonal Tricolon Character Meaning
𒑳 is a cuneiform punctuation sign in Unicode, identified as “CUNEIFORM PUNCTUATION SIGN DIAGONAL TRICOLON” (U+12473). In general terms, punctuation signs are used to structure text visually—separating, indicating pauses, or marking runs of information in a written system. The “diagonal tricolon” naming reflects the sign’s stylized grouping and orientation rather than a modern mathematical or logical operator. When you use it, think of it as a specialized text separator for cuneiform-styled content, rather than a common everyday punctuation mark.
Common uses
- •Adding cuneiform-style separators in digital manuscripts or mock translations
- •Designing decorative headings or section breaks using authentic Unicode symbols
- •Creating educational materials about Unicode cuneiform blocks and punctuation signs
- •Enhancing typography for posts or slides that reference ancient writing conventions
- •Building search-test strings and font-display samples for U+12473
Examples
𒑳 Cuneiform Punctuation Sign Diagonal Tricolon
- 𒑳𒑳
- 𒑳𒑳 𒀭𒂟𒈬 𒑳
- 𒑳A𒑳B𒑳C
- 𒑳Section 1𒑳Section 2𒑳Section 3
- 𒑳𒑳 Sign U+12473 example 𒑳
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12473 | |
| HTML Entity | 𒑳 | |
| HTML Code | 𒑳 | |
| CSS | \12473 |
FAQ
What is the Unicode code point for 𒑳?
The code point for 𒑳 is U+12473.
How do I copy 𒑳 into HTML?
Use the numeric HTML entity: 𒑳 (or the hex form 𒑳).
What does the name “Diagonal Tricolon” mean?
It describes the sign’s stylized form and grouping (a tricolon) and its diagonal orientation, as reflected in the official Unicode name.
Will 𒑳 display correctly on all devices?
Not always. Correct display depends on whether the selected font supports U+12473.