Cuneiform Sign Ti2 Character
π is the Unicode character for Cuneiform Sign TI2 (U+12397) used in digital cuneiform text and typography.
U+12397
π (Cuneiform Sign TI2) is a cuneiform glyph encoded in Unicode. Use it when you need a precise character for digital transliteration, reference, or typography. Below youβll find practical copy options and developer-friendly escapes.
Cuneiform Sign Ti2 Character Meaning
π is the Unicode character named βCUNEIFORM SIGN TI2β (U+12397). As a cuneiform sign, it represents a specific written form used in scholarly and digital representations of cuneiform texts. In practice, itβs commonly used when authors, editors, and tool builders need to reproduce a particular sign consistently rather than relying on images or approximate substitutes. Because Unicode assigns this exact character to a particular named sign, itβs also useful for searching, indexing, and validating text that contains cuneiform in markup, plain text, or application output. When preparing cuneiform content, insert the exact character to match the intended sign identity.
Common uses
- β’Copy/paste for digital cuneiform writing, captions, and notes
- β’Typing and layout in Unicode-capable fonts for sign catalogs
- β’Use in scholarly references, concordances, and indexing text
- β’Rendering in web pages, apps, and documents that support U+12397
- β’Testing and debugging Unicode handling with cuneiform characters
Examples
π Cuneiform Sign TI2
- πHere is the sign: π in a Unicode cuneiform note.
- πI referenced βTI2β as π for consistency across my draft.
- πThe table includes π as the cuneiform glyph for this entry.
- πPaste π into your editor to verify the character displays correctly.
- πThis markup string contains π for cuneiform sign TI2.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12397 | |
| HTML Entity | 𒎗 | |
| HTML Code | 𒎗 | |
| CSS | \12397 | |
| Decimal | 74647 |
How to type Cuneiform Sign Ti2 Character (π)
On Windows
In Word, type 12397 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 12397, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy π with the button above and paste it wherever you need it β this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Cuneiform Sign Ti2 character mean?
π is the Unicode character named βCUNEIFORM SIGN TI2β (U+12397). As a cuneiform sign, it represents a specific written form used in scholarly and digital representations of cuneiform texts. In practice, itβs commonly used when authors, editors, and tool builders need to reproduce a particular sign consistently rather than relying on images or approximate substitutes. Because Unicode assigns this exact character to a particular named sign, itβs also useful for searching, indexing, and validating text that contains cuneiform in markup, plain text, or application output. When preparing cuneiform content, insert the exact character to match the intended sign identity.
What character is π?
π is the Unicode character βCUNEIFORM SIGN TI2β with code point U+12397.
How do I copy π into HTML?
You can use the provided HTML entity: 𒎗.
What escapes can I use in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS: \\12397. JavaScript: \\u{12397}.
Why should I use the Unicode character instead of an image?
Using the Unicode character preserves correct text identity for search, indexing, copy/paste, and accessibility, as long as your font and renderer support it.