HTML Entity for Three Dot Punctuation (⁖)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+2056

HTML Entity for three dot punctuation (U+2056) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is Three Dot Punctuation?

Three dot punctuation (⁖) is the Unicode character at U+2056 in General Punctuation. Official name: THREE DOT PUNCTUATION. It is a specialized three-dot mark used in editorial and typographic design.

Remember

Character     ⁖
Unicode       U+2056
Hex entity    &#x2056;
Decimal       &#8278;
CSS escape    \2056
Named entity  (none)
Not the same  &there4; · &because; · &hellip;

Prefer ⁖ or ⁖ in HTML markup. You can also type ⁖ in UTF-8. There is no named entity.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Direct character	`⁖`	HTML text (UTF-8)
Hex entity	`⁖`	HTML markup (preferred)
Decimal entity	`⁖`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\2056`	Stylesheet `content`
Named entity	—	Not defined in HTML5
Ellipsis (related)	`…` (…, U+2026)	Standard omitted-text dots

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Three-dot punctuation mark	`⁖` or `⁖`
Standard ellipsis	… / `…`
Therefore (logic)	∴ / `&there4;`
Because (logic)	∵ / `&because;`
Looking for a named form	Does not exist — use numeric form
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\2056"`

See it

Live Preview

Three dot punctuation rendered next to related marks.

Example Note⁖ see also

Large glyph ⁖

Compared ⁖ ∴ ∵ …

With entities Hex: ⁖ | Decimal: ⁖

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows Three Dot Punctuation with hex, decimal, CSS escape, and a typed character. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed

Four ways to produce ⁖, plus a short editorial example.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Three Dot Punctuation (⁖) in HTML</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\2056";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x2056;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#8278;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>Typed directly: ⁖</p>
  <p>Example: Note⁖ see also</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+2056 → ⁖ in HTML. The browser turns it into ⁖.

2. Decimal: same code point as 8278 → ⁖. Same result as hex.

3. CSS: use \2056 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ⁖ after the paragraph text.

4. Typed / example: paste ⁖ in UTF-8, or write Note⁖ see also for a short editorial example.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with Three Dot Punctuation.

Named?

No named entity

HTML5 does not define a named entity for U+2056. Use ⁖ or ⁖.

…

Not an ellipsis

… is the standard horizontal ellipsis. Prefer it for omitted text; use U+2056 only when you need this specific punctuation glyph.

∴

Not therefore or because

&there4; and &because; are Mathematical Operators with logic meanings — different characters from U+2056.

Fonts

Punctuation font coverage

Some UI fonts omit less-common General Punctuation marks. Prefer a font that covers this block for display.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\2056 belongs in CSS strings. ⁖ / ⁖ belong in HTML.

Semicolon

End numeric references

Always finish with ; — write ⁖, not &#8278.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Three dot punctuation (U+2056) and its entity forms (⁖, ⁖, CSS \\2056) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on General Punctuation font coverage.

✓ Universal support

Three Dot Punctuation (⁖)

Encode with hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same code point everywhere encoding is supported.

100% Browser coverage

Google Chrome Supported

Yes

Microsoft Edge Supported

Yes

Mozilla Firefox Supported

Yes

Apple Safari Supported

Yes

Opera Supported

Yes

Internet Explorer All versions

Yes

U+2056 / entities Full support

Bottom line: Prefer ⁖ or ⁖ in HTML. Use \\2056 only inside CSS content. There is no named entity.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: this mark is U+2056 (decimal 8278) — glyph ⁖.
HTML: use ⁖ or ⁖ — no named entity; typing ⁖ also works.
CSS: use \2056 inside content for generated text.
Meaning: ⁖ = three-dot punctuation — not …, not &there4;.

One line: U+2056 → ⁖ / ⁖ / CSS \2056.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display ⁖ in HTML?

Use ⁖ (hex), ⁖ (decimal), type ⁖ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \2056 in content. There is no named HTML entity for U+2056.

What is the Unicode value for this mark?

U+2056 (THREE DOT PUNCTUATION). Hex 2056, decimal 8278. It belongs to General Punctuation (U+2000–U+206F).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+2056?

No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for this character. Use numeric forms ⁖ or ⁖.

When should I use U+2056?

Use it as a specialized three-dot punctuation mark in editorial or typographic work. Prefer … for a standard ellipsis and &there4; when you mean therefore.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+2056?

HTML entities (⁖ or ⁖) go in markup. The CSS escape \2056 goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).

Is ⁖ the same as ∴, ∵, or …?

No. ⁖ is three dot punctuation (U+2056). ∴ is therefore (U+2234). ∵ is because (U+2235). … is horizontal ellipsis (…, U+2026).

Did you know?

Three dot punctuation (⁖) is Unicode U+2056 (decimal 8278) — THREE DOT PUNCTUATION in General Punctuation. HTML5 has no named entity — use ⁖ or ⁖. Do not confuse it with therefore (U+2234, ∴ / &there4;), because (U+2235, ∵), or ellipsis (…).

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