Cuneiform Sign Gal Character
π² is the cuneiform sign βGALβ (U+120F2), used when working with cuneiform texts and fonts.
U+120F2
π² is a cuneiform character named βCUNEIFORM SIGN GALβ. Itβs commonly used in digital texts, scholarly transcriptions, and font/layout experiments. Use the copy options below to paste it reliably across devices.
Cuneiform Sign Gal Character Meaning
π² (CUNEIFORM SIGN GAL, U+120F2) is a cuneiform sign identified as βGAL.β In practice, its meaning depends on the specific cuneiform corpus and how the sign functions in that language and context. When youβre transcribing or typesetting, the most important detail is using the correct code point so your text renders consistently. For designers and developers, treating it as a single character with its standard Unicode value (U+120F2) helps ensure it displays correctly in Unicode-aware environments and with fonts that support the cuneiform block.
Common uses
- β’Pasting the exact cuneiform sign in Unicode text for research notes or captions
- β’Building test strings for cuneiform-capable fonts and rendering checks
- β’Including the sign in digital transcriptions of cuneiform sources
- β’Referencing the sign by code point in developer documentation or bug reports
- β’Creating typographic mockups that demonstrate cuneiform character support
Examples
π² Cuneiform Sign GAL
- π²π² in a transcription line for a cuneiform tablet reference
- π²Use π² when listing characters by Unicode code point (U+120F2).
- π²Typographic test: π² π³ π΄ with a cuneiform font.
- π²Caption text showing the sign name: CUNEIFORM SIGN GAL (π²).
- π²Developer note: render π² to verify glyph availability.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+120F2 | |
| HTML Entity | 𒃲 | |
| HTML Code | 𒃲 | |
| CSS | \120F2 |
FAQ
What does the Cuneiform Sign Gal character mean?
π² (CUNEIFORM SIGN GAL, U+120F2) is a cuneiform sign identified as βGAL.β In practice, its meaning depends on the specific cuneiform corpus and how the sign functions in that language and context. When youβre transcribing or typesetting, the most important detail is using the correct code point so your text renders consistently. For designers and developers, treating it as a single character with its standard Unicode value (U+120F2) helps ensure it displays correctly in Unicode-aware environments and with fonts that support the cuneiform block.
What is the Unicode code point for π²?
π² is U+120F2.
How can I copy π² reliably in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: 𒃲.
What CSS/JS escapes can I use for this character?
CSS escape: \\120F2. JavaScript escape: \\u{120F2}.
Why does π² sometimes show as a blank box?
The font youβre using may not support the cuneiform block. Try a Unicode font that includes U+120F2.