Cuneiform Sign Za Character
π is the Cuneiform Sign ZA, encoded at U+1235D for digital typography and text.
U+1235D
π is a cuneiform character named βCUNEIFORM SIGN ZA.β Itβs useful when you need to represent cuneiform text digitally, such as in academic drafts or font/layout tests. Below youβll find practical copy options and Unicode escapes for developers.
Cuneiform Sign Za Character Meaning
π is encoded in Unicode as βCUNEIFORM SIGN ZAβ with codepoint U+1235D (HTML entity: 𒍝). As a cuneiform sign, it functions as a specific character used in cuneiform writing systems. However, in everyday contexts it doesnβt have a widely recognized standalone βsymbol meaningβ like many modern pictographs. Instead, its significance comes from its role within cuneiform sign inventories and the specific language/transliteration context where it appears. If youβre working on scholarly text or font coverage, treat it as a distinct character to be rendered exactly and placed according to your transcription rules.
Common uses
- β’Typing or pasting a specific cuneiform character in digital transcriptions
- β’Testing Unicode font support and glyph rendering for U+1235D
- β’Preparing documents for linguistics or paleography notes
- β’Using the character in web content that requires accurate cuneiform text
- β’Creating typographic mockups or layouts that include cuneiform signage
Examples
π Cuneiform Sign ZA (U+1235D)
- ππ
- ππ π π (example cuneiform sequence)
- πCuneiform check: π
- πUnicode U+1235D: π
- πSign ZA: π
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1235D | |
| HTML Entity | 𒍝 | |
| HTML Code | 𒍝 | |
| CSS | \1235D | |
| Decimal | 74589 |
How to type Cuneiform Sign Za Character (π)
On Windows
In Word, type 1235D 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 1235d, 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 Za character mean?
π is encoded in Unicode as βCUNEIFORM SIGN ZAβ with codepoint U+1235D (HTML entity: 𒍝). As a cuneiform sign, it functions as a specific character used in cuneiform writing systems. However, in everyday contexts it doesnβt have a widely recognized standalone βsymbol meaningβ like many modern pictographs. Instead, its significance comes from its role within cuneiform sign inventories and the specific language/transliteration context where it appears. If youβre working on scholarly text or font coverage, treat it as a distinct character to be rendered exactly and placed according to your transcription rules.
What is the Unicode codepoint for π?
π is U+1235D. The HTML entity is 𒍝.
How do I copy π into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: 𒍝 (or copy the character directly as π if your editor supports it).
What is the CSS escape for π?
The CSS escape is \1235D.
How do I include π in JavaScript?
You can use the Unicode escape \u{1235D} in JavaScript.