Linear B Ideogram B256 Character
๐ (Linear B Ideogram B256) is a Linear B script ideogram character used in Unicode text.
U+100DA
๐ is the Unicode character named LINEAR B IDEOGRAM B256. It belongs to the Linear B writing system and is represented at U+100DA. This page helps you copy it correctly and find related characters.
Linear B Ideogram B256 Character Meaning
๐ is identified in Unicode as โLINEAR B IDEOGRAM B256.โ As a Linear B ideogram, it represents a specific sign value used in the Linear B writing system. Linear B is known mainly from ancient administrative and record-keeping contexts, so individual ideograms like B256 are typically treated as distinct sign entries rather than everyday punctuation. In modern usage, people most often include this character when working with scholarly materials, Unicode demonstrations, encoded corpora, or fonts that support Linear B characters. Use it as a literal Unicode character in text, rather than substituting a visually similar glyph.
Common uses
- โขCopying a specific Linear B character for academic notes or documentation
- โขAdding Linear B text in digital humanities projects or research drafts
- โขTesting font support and glyph rendering for U+100DA
- โขUsing the character in Unicode character lists, teaching materials, or presentations
- โขIncluding the symbol in encoded datasets or mapping/annotation work
Examples
๐ Linear B Ideogram B256
- ๐U+100DA: ๐
- ๐Linear B B256 sign: ๐
- ๐Character test: ๐ in your font
- ๐Unicode sample: ๐ (LINEAR B IDEOGRAM B256)
- ๐Encoded text: ๐
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+100DA | |
| HTML Entity | 𐃚 | |
| HTML Code | 𐃚 | |
| CSS | \100DA |
FAQ
What does the Linear B Ideogram B256 character mean?
๐ is identified in Unicode as โLINEAR B IDEOGRAM B256.โ As a Linear B ideogram, it represents a specific sign value used in the Linear B writing system. Linear B is known mainly from ancient administrative and record-keeping contexts, so individual ideograms like B256 are typically treated as distinct sign entries rather than everyday punctuation. In modern usage, people most often include this character when working with scholarly materials, Unicode demonstrations, encoded corpora, or fonts that support Linear B characters. Use it as a literal Unicode character in text, rather than substituting a visually similar glyph.
What is the Unicode name of ๐?
The Unicode name is โLINEAR B IDEOGRAM B256.โ
What is the code point for this symbol?
Its Unicode code point is U+100DA.
How can I copy it using HTML?
Use the HTML entity 𐃚.
How do I represent it in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\100DA. JavaScript (Unicode escape): \\u{100DA}.