Cuneiform Punctuation Sign Old Assyrian Word Divider Character
π° is a cuneiform punctuation sign that functions as a word divider in Old Assyrian writing.
U+12470
π° (U+12470) is a cuneiform punctuation sign associated with Old Assyrian word division. Use it when you want visible word separation in cuneiform text. This page helps you copy the character and use the correct code points in your tools.
Cuneiform Punctuation Sign Old Assyrian Word Divider Character Meaning
π° is named βCUNEIFORM PUNCTUATION SIGN OLD ASSYRIAN WORD DIVIDERβ (Unicode U+12470). In cuneiform writing traditions, punctuation and separators help indicate where one word ends and another begins. This character is specifically identified in Unicode by its Old Assyrian word-divider function, making it suitable for labeling, transcription, or typographic layouts that aim to reflect word boundaries. If you are encoding or rendering cuneiform text, using the exact character rather than a generic separator can improve consistency across documents, fonts, and copy/paste workflows.
Common uses
- β’Transcribing Old Assyrian cuneiform text with clearer word boundaries
- β’Preparing educational worksheets or labeling where word division matters
- β’Typesetting or previewing cuneiform text in design tools
- β’Building searchable or tagged corpora where separators are significant
- β’Adding correct punctuation for digital humanities notes and citations
Examples
π° Cuneiform Word Divider (Old Assyrian)
- π°Old Assyrian: wordβπ°wordβ
- π°Transcription: Ε‘arrumπ°iΕ‘tuπ°dullu
- π°Labeling: Section 1π°Section 2
- π°Draft text: luπ°Ε‘aπ°Ε‘im
- π°Notes: sign Aπ°sign B
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12470 | |
| HTML Entity | 𒑰 | |
| HTML Code | 𒑰 | |
| CSS | \12470 |
FAQ
What is the Unicode code point for π°?
π° is U+12470.
How do I copy π° reliably across devices?
Copy the character directly from this page. For programmatic use, also rely on U+12470, the HTML entity (𒑰), or the escapes provided (\\12470 / \\u{12470}).
What does π° represent in Old Assyrian texts?
It is a cuneiform punctuation sign used as a word divider in the Old Assyrian context.
Which escape formats are provided for programming?
CSS escape: \\12470, JavaScript escape: \\u{12470}, and HTML entity: 𒑰.