Modifier Letter Colon Letter
꞉ is the Unicode Modifier Letter Colon (U+A789), used as a colon-like symbol with typographic variation.
U+A789
꞉ (U+A789) is a colon-like character known as the Modifier Letter Colon. It’s useful when you want a specific typographic symbol rather than the standard colon. This page helps you copy it and use the correct Unicode/escape forms.
Modifier Letter Colon Letter Meaning
꞉ is a Unicode character categorized under “Latin Extended” and named “Modifier Letter Colon.” Visually it resembles a colon, but it is a distinct character from the regular colon (:), so it’s appropriate when you need that specific code point for fonts, legacy text, or precise typographic control. Because it is named like a “modifier,” it may be used in specialized writing systems, editorial conventions, or styling where a colon-like mark is required but the plain colon would be incorrect. In practice, treat it as a dedicated colon variant: copy the character directly or insert it via its Unicode code point when supported.
Common uses
- •Using a colon-like modifier character in typography or layout where the plain colon doesn’t match.
- •Displaying or preserving text from sources that specifically use U+A789 rather than standard punctuation.
- •Adding a distinct separator in narrow UI elements or custom design systems that require consistency.
- •Using in documentation or examples where the exact character code point must be demonstrated.
- •Representing a colon variant in fonts or localization workflows that distinguish punctuation characters.
Examples
꞉ Modifier Letter Colon
- ꞉Time marker ꞉ 12:30
- ꞉Label ꞉ Section 2
- ꞉Note ꞉ follow up
- ꞉Term ꞉ abbreviation
- ꞉Warning ꞉ see details
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+A789 | |
| HTML Entity | ꞉ | |
| HTML Code | ꞉ | |
| CSS | \A789 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 42889 | |
| Decimal | 42889 |
How to type Modifier Letter Colon Letter (꞉)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 42889 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type A789 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type A789. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type a789, 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 Modifier Letter Colon letter mean?
꞉ is a Unicode character categorized under “Latin Extended” and named “Modifier Letter Colon.” Visually it resembles a colon, but it is a distinct character from the regular colon (:), so it’s appropriate when you need that specific code point for fonts, legacy text, or precise typographic control. Because it is named like a “modifier,” it may be used in specialized writing systems, editorial conventions, or styling where a colon-like mark is required but the plain colon would be incorrect. In practice, treat it as a dedicated colon variant: copy the character directly or insert it via its Unicode code point when supported.
Is ꞉ the same as the normal colon (:)?
No. ꞉ is the Unicode character U+A789 (Modifier Letter Colon). It is distinct from the standard colon character (:).
What is the Unicode code point for ꞉?
U+A789.
How can I include ꞉ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ꞉.
How can I include ꞉ in JavaScript?
Use the escape sequence: \\u{A789}.