Ethiopic Preface Colon Letter
፦ (Ethiopic Preface Colon) is a punctuation mark used in Ethiopic writing.
U+1366
፦ is the Ethiopic Preface Colon, Unicode U+1366. It’s a punctuation character that can appear in Ethiopic text for prefatory or introductory phrasing. This page helps you copy it, identify its code points, and use it correctly in documents and web content.
Ethiopic Preface Colon Letter Meaning
The character ፦ is known as the Ethiopic Preface Colon (Unicode U+1366). As a colon-like punctuation mark, it’s typically used to introduce or set off a prefatory element in Ethiopic text. Depending on the writing context, it can help mark a transition from an introductory phrase to what follows, similar in function to how colons are used in many languages. When preparing documents, signage, or captions in Ethiopic scripts, using the correct Unicode character is important so the text renders properly across fonts and platforms.
Common uses
- •Writing or proofreading Ethiopic text where an introductory/prefatory colon is required
- •Formatting captions or subtitles in Ethiopic scripts with punctuation that matches source text
- •Creating educational materials or glossaries that preserve original punctuation
- •Preparing religious, historical, or formal Ethiopian documents where specific punctuation marks matter
- •Handling localization/translation QA to ensure the exact Unicode punctuation is used
Examples
፦ Ethiopic Preface Colon (U+1366)
- ፦፦ መግቢያ ጽሑፍ
- ፦ስለ ርዕሱ ፦ በአጭር መልኩ
- ፦፦ የመጀመሪያ ምዕራፍ
- ፦ቅድመ መግለጫ፦ እንዴት እንደሚሰራ
- ፦መግቢያ ፦ የቀጣይ ማብራሪያ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1366 | |
| HTML Entity | ፦ | |
| HTML Code | ፦ | |
| CSS | \1366 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4966 | |
| Decimal | 4966 |
How to type Ethiopic Preface Colon Letter (፦)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4966 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1366 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1366. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1366, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ፦ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Ethiopic Preface Colon letter mean?
The character ፦ is known as the Ethiopic Preface Colon (Unicode U+1366). As a colon-like punctuation mark, it’s typically used to introduce or set off a prefatory element in Ethiopic text. Depending on the writing context, it can help mark a transition from an introductory phrase to what follows, similar in function to how colons are used in many languages. When preparing documents, signage, or captions in Ethiopic scripts, using the correct Unicode character is important so the text renders properly across fonts and platforms.
What Unicode character is ፦?
፦ is the Ethiopic Preface Colon. Unicode code point: U+1366.
How can I copy ፦ to use in my text?
Copy the character directly from this page (፦). You can paste it into documents, editors, or web forms that support Unicode.
What HTML entity and escapes correspond to ፦?
HTML entity: ፦. CSS escape: \\1366. JavaScript escape: \\u{1366}.
Where is ፦ commonly seen?
It appears in Ethiopic writing as a punctuation mark used to introduce or set off prefatory text.