Cuneiform Sign Ka Times Bar Character
๐ (Cuneiform Sign KA Times Bar) is a cuneiform Unicode character for typographic and scholarly text work.
U+1215E
๐ is a cuneiform character encoded in Unicode as U+1215E. Itโs primarily used when representing cuneiform signs in digital text, fonts, and reference materials.
Cuneiform Sign Ka Times Bar Character Meaning
๐ is the Unicode character named โCUNEIFORM SIGN KA TIMES BARโ (U+1215E). As a cuneiform sign, it is used to represent a specific wedge-pattern glyph in writing systems found on tablets and in scholarly transcriptions. Like many cuneiform signs, its exact phonetic or semantic value can depend on context within a larger text, list, or sign inventory. This page focuses on practical digital useโcopying the character and using its standard codepointโrather than claiming a single universal meaning independent of context.
Common uses
- โขTyping and sharing cuneiform sign sequences in digital humanities notes
- โขLabeling charts, sign lists, and Unicode reference tables
- โขPreparing manuscript transcriptions or transliteration comparisons
- โขBuilding searchable text content for cuneiform corpora
- โขUsing the character in typography tests for cuneiform-capable fonts
Examples
๐ Cuneiform Sign KA Times Bar
- ๐ ๐ 1215E appears in Unicode sign listings.
- ๐ Transcription: ๐ followed by the next sign in the sequence.
- ๐ Use ๐ in the sign inventory table for KA-related forms.
- ๐ Font preview: does your cuneiform font render ๐ correctly?
- ๐ Copy ๐ into your study notes and proofread the sign order.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1215E | |
| HTML Entity | 𒅞 | |
| HTML Code | 𒅞 | |
| CSS | \1215E | |
| Decimal | 74078 |
How to type Cuneiform Sign Ka Times Bar Character (๐ )
On Windows
In Word, type 1215E 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 1215e, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ๐ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it โ this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Cuneiform Sign Ka Times Bar character mean?
๐ is the Unicode character named โCUNEIFORM SIGN KA TIMES BARโ (U+1215E). As a cuneiform sign, it is used to represent a specific wedge-pattern glyph in writing systems found on tablets and in scholarly transcriptions. Like many cuneiform signs, its exact phonetic or semantic value can depend on context within a larger text, list, or sign inventory. This page focuses on practical digital useโcopying the character and using its standard codepointโrather than claiming a single universal meaning independent of context.
What is the Unicode codepoint for ๐ ?
๐ is U+1215E.
How can I copy ๐ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: 𒅞.
How do I reference ๐ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \1215E. JavaScript escape: \u{1215E}.
Does ๐ have a single fixed meaning on its own?
In cuneiform, a signโs exact value can depend on context within a text or transliteration system, so meanings are often context-dependent.