Linear B Ideogram B255 Character
π is the Linear B Ideogram B255 character (Unicode U+100D9).
U+100D9
π is a Linear B ideogram recorded in the Unicode block for Linear B. This page helps you identify the character and copy it reliably in text, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Linear B Ideogram B255 Character Meaning
π is identified in Unicode as βLINEAR B IDEOGRAM B255β with code point U+100D9. Linear B is an ancient writing system used primarily for Mycenaean Greek, and its ideograms are standardized signs. As a result, the character is most often referenced by scholars, typographers, and developers using Unicode names and code points rather than by everyday βmodernβ meanings. When you use π in digital text, youβre typically working with cataloging, research notes, font/glyph testing, or encoding that matches this exact Unicode character.
Common uses
- β’Unicode character lookup and documentation for Linear B signlists
- β’Testing fonts or glyph rendering for the Linear B block
- β’Scholarly notes, labeling, and transcription drafts that require exact code points
- β’Educational or museum-style digital materials about Linear B ideograms
- β’Developer usage in text rendering, search indexing, or data formats that store Unicode characters
Examples
π Linear B Ideogram B255
- πUnicode label: π (U+100D9)
- πGlyph test string: π π π
- πCatalog entry: Linear B ideogram B255: π
- πTranscription note: see sign π in the ideogram list
- πReference in code: character = 'π'
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+100D9 | |
| HTML Entity | 𐃙 | |
| HTML Code | 𐃙 | |
| CSS | \100D9 |
FAQ
What does the Linear B Ideogram B255 character mean?
π is identified in Unicode as βLINEAR B IDEOGRAM B255β with code point U+100D9. Linear B is an ancient writing system used primarily for Mycenaean Greek, and its ideograms are standardized signs. As a result, the character is most often referenced by scholars, typographers, and developers using Unicode names and code points rather than by everyday βmodernβ meanings. When you use π in digital text, youβre typically working with cataloging, research notes, font/glyph testing, or encoding that matches this exact Unicode character.
What is π called?
Itβs named βLINEAR B IDEOGRAM B255β in Unicode.
What is the Unicode code point for π?
The code point is U+100D9.
How can I copy π into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: 𐃙.
How do I use π in JavaScript?
You can use the JavaScript escape: \\u{100D9}.