Linear B Ideogram B236 Character
π is the Unicode character Linear B Ideogram B236, used to represent a specific sign in Linear B script.
U+100CB
π is a character from the Linear B writing system. It corresponds to Unicode name LINEAR B IDEOGRAM B236 (U+100CB). This page helps you copy it correctly and use the right encoding in software and documents.
Linear B Ideogram B236 Character Meaning
π is a Linear B ideogram identified in Unicode as LINEAR B IDEOGRAM B236 (U+100CB). Linear B is an ancient script, and symbols like this are used to represent specific signs/ideograms in scholarly texts, digital epigraphy, font development, and encoding datasets. The characterβs meaning depends on its original context within Linear B inscriptions, but on this symbol page it is primarily identified by its standardized Unicode designation. Use it when you need the exact ideogram B236 rather than a look-alike glyph.
Common uses
- β’Copying the exact Unicode character into research notes on Linear B signs
- β’Typing or displaying Linear B text in digital humanities documents
- β’Referencing ideogram B236 in academic articles, captions, and datasets
- β’Creating font/test pages to verify rendering of the Linear B block
- β’Using the character in HTML/CSS/JavaScript with the correct code point
Examples
π Linear B Ideogram B236
- πU+100CB corresponds to π (Linear B Ideogram B236).
- πIn the dataset, the sign is recorded as π for B236.
- πThe caption includes π to label ideogram B236.
- πFont testing: does π render clearly at small sizes?
- πUnicode escape check: π should appear when using \\u{100CB}.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+100CB | |
| HTML Entity | 𐃋 | |
| HTML Code | 𐃋 | |
| CSS | \100CB |
FAQ
What does the Linear B Ideogram B236 character mean?
π is a Linear B ideogram identified in Unicode as LINEAR B IDEOGRAM B236 (U+100CB). Linear B is an ancient script, and symbols like this are used to represent specific signs/ideograms in scholarly texts, digital epigraphy, font development, and encoding datasets. The characterβs meaning depends on its original context within Linear B inscriptions, but on this symbol page it is primarily identified by its standardized Unicode designation. Use it when you need the exact ideogram B236 rather than a look-alike glyph.
What is the Unicode code point for π?
π is U+100CB, named LINEAR B IDEOGRAM B236.
How do I copy π into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: 𐃋.
What JavaScript escape can I use for π?
Use \\u{100CB}.
Does π have a single fixed βmeaningβ outside its inscription context?
Its broader meaning depends on the original Linear B inscription context, but it is uniquely identified by Unicode as Linear B Ideogram B236.