Tilde With Dot Above Symbol
⸞ is the tilde with dot above punctuation mark, used to convey annotated or modified text in some typographic styles.
U+2E1E
⸞ is a specific punctuation character known as the tilde with dot above. Because it’s niche, it’s often encountered in specialized typography, linguistics, or imported text. This page helps you identify it and copy it reliably.
Tilde With Dot Above Symbol Meaning
⸞ (Unicode U+2E1E) is categorized as punctuation and is called “TILDE WITH DOT ABOVE.” Visually, it combines a tilde-like wave with a dot positioned above it. In practice, it’s most often used as a typographic/annotation mark to indicate some kind of modified or marked form of text, depending on the source system or font. Its exact interpretation can vary by context (for example, in specialized publications or transcription conventions). When you need the same symbol as in an existing document, the safest approach is to copy the exact character or use its Unicode value (U+2E1E).
Common uses
- •Copying a punctuation/annotation mark from a document that already uses ⸞
- •Typing or reviewing text in specialized fonts or transcription conventions
- •Adding a consistent mark in linguistic or editorial annotations where ⸞ is specified
- •Preserving exact character semantics when transferring text between apps
- •Using the character in typography mockups or proofing workflows
Examples
⸞ Tilde with Dot Above Symbol
- ⸞The editor marked the passage as ⸞ for further review.
- ⸞See note ⸞ above the entry in the source text.
- ⸞The transcription uses ⸞ to indicate an annotated segment.
- ⸞During proofing, replace similar marks but keep ⸞ unchanged.
- ⸞In the manuscript, ⸞ appears after the modified term.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2E1E | |
| HTML Entity | ⸞ | |
| HTML Code | ⸞ | |
| CSS | \2E1E |
FAQ
What does the Tilde With Dot Above symbol mean?
⸞ (Unicode U+2E1E) is categorized as punctuation and is called “TILDE WITH DOT ABOVE.” Visually, it combines a tilde-like wave with a dot positioned above it. In practice, it’s most often used as a typographic/annotation mark to indicate some kind of modified or marked form of text, depending on the source system or font. Its exact interpretation can vary by context (for example, in specialized publications or transcription conventions). When you need the same symbol as in an existing document, the safest approach is to copy the exact character or use its Unicode value (U+2E1E).
What is the Unicode code point for ⸞?
⸞ is Unicode U+2E1E (TILDE WITH DOT ABOVE).
How can I copy ⸞ reliably?
Copy the character directly from this page (⸞). You can also use the HTML entity ⸞ or the Unicode escape \\u{2E1E} in supported languages.
Is ⸞ a diacritic or a punctuation mark?
It’s categorized as punctuation (category: Punctuation) in Unicode data.
Will it look the same in every font?
Not always. Like many Unicode characters, the appearance can vary by font, so check your rendering environment if you’re preparing typography or publishing.