Linear B Ideogram B254 Dart Character
π is the Unicode Linear B ideogram named B254 DART (U+100D8).
U+100D8
π is a character from the Linear B writing system. Itβs encoded in Unicode as βLINEAR B IDEOGRAM B254 DARTβ at U+100D8. This page helps you copy it reliably and use it in documents, web text, or design work.
Linear B Ideogram B254 Dart Character Meaning
π (Unicode name: LINEAR B IDEOGRAM B254 DART, code point U+100D8) is a specific Linear B ideogram. Linear B is an ancient script, and characters are identified by standardized identifiers (like βB254β) and descriptive glosses (here, βDARTβ). In modern use, this symbol is most often encountered in academic contexts, digital humanities projects, Unicode/typography testing, or when reproducing specific transcription or catalog references. When using it in text, rely on the exact character rather than a look-alike, and prefer copy/paste or programmatic Unicode escapes to avoid substitution.
Common uses
- β’Academic writing or citations involving Linear B character lists and identifiers
- β’Digital humanities transcription and annotation of Linear B tablets or datasets
- β’Unicode/typography testing for fonts and rendering support of Linear B
- β’Creating educational materials, worksheets, or reference charts for the Linear B script
- β’Social media or blog posts discussing Unicode characters by code point and name
Examples
π Linear B Ideogram B254 DART
- πU+100D8 is βLINEAR B IDEOGRAM B254 DARTβ.
- πThe ideogram π corresponds to B254 in the Linear B standard labeling.
- πIn this dataset, the character is stored as π.
- πFonts should correctly render U+100D8: π.
- πI used the exact character π rather than a similar-looking glyph.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+100D8 | |
| HTML Entity | 𐃘 | |
| HTML Code | 𐃘 | |
| CSS | \100D8 |
FAQ
What does the Linear B Ideogram B254 Dart character mean?
π (Unicode name: LINEAR B IDEOGRAM B254 DART, code point U+100D8) is a specific Linear B ideogram. Linear B is an ancient script, and characters are identified by standardized identifiers (like βB254β) and descriptive glosses (here, βDARTβ). In modern use, this symbol is most often encountered in academic contexts, digital humanities projects, Unicode/typography testing, or when reproducing specific transcription or catalog references. When using it in text, rely on the exact character rather than a look-alike, and prefer copy/paste or programmatic Unicode escapes to avoid substitution.
What is the Unicode code point for π?
π is encoded as U+100D8.
What is the official Unicode name of this symbol?
Its Unicode name is βLINEAR B IDEOGRAM B254 DARTβ.
How can I copy π safely without the wrong character?
Use the provided copy field (paste directly from here) or use the Unicode escape (for example, \\u{100D8}) in code to ensure you get the exact character.
Will my device or font show π correctly?
Rendering depends on font support for Linear B. If it doesnβt appear, try a font known to support U+100D8 or test in a Unicode-capable environment.