Tricolon Symbol
The ⁝ symbol is the Unicode character named TRICOLON (U+205D).
U+205D
⁝ is a Unicode punctuation character called TRICOLON. It’s useful when you need a distinctive, vertical “separator” mark in typography. Below you’ll find meaning, practical uses, and ready-to-copy variants.
Tricolon Symbol Meaning
TRICOLON (⁝) is a punctuation symbol encoded at U+205D. As a character, it’s mainly used as a typographic mark or visual separator rather than for a widely established literal meaning. In documents and UI text, it can act as a compact divider, a stylistic pause, or a decorative element to break up lists and headings. Because it’s in the “Punctuation” category, it’s generally intended to appear in text flows where punctuation-style glyphs are appropriate. Exact rendering can vary by font, so checking your target font is recommended.
Common uses
- •Use as a compact visual divider in headings or UI labels
- •Separate items in short lists where you want a typographic pause
- •Create a decorative “section break” in posters or graphic text
- •Indicate continuation or emphasis in design-oriented typography
- •Add a subtle separator in multilingual or technical formatting
Examples
⁝ TRICOLON (U+205D) Symbol
- ⁝Profile ⁝ Settings
- ⁝Chapter 3 ⁝ Appendix
- ⁝Status ⁝ In progress
- ⁝A: ⁝ B: ⁝ C:
- ⁝Note ⁝ Review before publishing
Variations
Ready to copy
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+205D | |
| HTML Entity | ⁝ | |
| HTML Code | ⁝ | |
| CSS | \205D | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8285 | |
| Decimal | 8285 |
How to type Tricolon Symbol (⁝)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8285 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 205D then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 205D. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 205d, 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 Tricolon symbol mean?
TRICOLON (⁝) is a punctuation symbol encoded at U+205D. As a character, it’s mainly used as a typographic mark or visual separator rather than for a widely established literal meaning. In documents and UI text, it can act as a compact divider, a stylistic pause, or a decorative element to break up lists and headings. Because it’s in the “Punctuation” category, it’s generally intended to appear in text flows where punctuation-style glyphs are appropriate. Exact rendering can vary by font, so checking your target font is recommended.
What is the Unicode character for ⁝?
⁝ is the Unicode character named TRICOLON with code point U+205D.
How do I copy the symbol and use it in HTML?
You can copy the character directly, or use the HTML entity: ⁝.
What can I use it for in typography?
Common uses include acting as a compact visual divider, stylistic separator, or decorative punctuation in UI text and designed layouts.
Will it look the same in every font?
No. The glyph appearance can vary by font, so it’s best to preview in your target typeface.