HTML Entity for Tricolon (⁝)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Tricolon (⁝) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+205D (TRICOLON) in the General Punctuation block (U+2000–U+206F)—a vertical three-dot punctuation mark used in classical texts, typography, and specialized editorial design.
Render it with ⁝, ⁝, or CSS escape \205D. There is no named HTML entity. Do not confuse ⁝ with U+2056 (⁖, three dot punctuation) or U+2026 (…, horizontal ellipsis / …).
⚡ Quick Reference — Tricolon
U+205DGeneral Punctuation
⁝Hexadecimal reference
⁝Decimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+205D
Hex code ⁝
HTML code ⁝
Named entity (none)
CSS code \205D
Block General Punctuation (U+2000–U+206F)
Official name TRICOLON
Related U+2056 = three dot punctuation (⁖), U+2026 = ellipsis (…)Complete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the Tricolon (⁝) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape (no named entity):
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\205D";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Using Hexadecimal: ⁝</p>
<p>Using HTML Code: ⁝</p>
<p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Tricolon renders in modern browsers when fonts include General Punctuation glyphs:
👀 Live Preview
See the Tricolon (⁝) in typographic context:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
⁝ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 205D to display the Tricolon symbol.
Decimal HTML Code
⁝ uses the decimal Unicode value 8285 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\205D is used in CSS stylesheets in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce ⁝. Unicode U+205D in General Punctuation. No named entity. Previous: Triangular Bullet. Next: Trigram Earth.
Use Cases
The Tricolon (⁝) commonly appears in:
Historical documents and traditional punctuation marks.
Editorial design and specialized typographic projects.
Creative layouts and decorative punctuation elements.
Scholarly papers and research requiring traditional marks.
Typography tutorials and punctuation reference material.
Specialized marks distinct from ellipsis or bullets.
Artistic content and design showcases.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
⁝or⁝for the vertical tricolon mark - Distinguish ⁝ from horizontal ellipsis and triangular three-dot marks
- Choose fonts with General Punctuation coverage
- Add context or accessible text when the symbol carries editorial meaning
- Test rendering across browsers and font stacks
Don’t
- Confuse ⁝ (tricolon) with ⁖ (three dot punctuation) or … (ellipsis)
- Substitute three stacked periods for ⁝ when the glyph is required
- Put CSS escape
\205Ddirectly in HTML text nodes - Expect a named HTML entity for U+205D
- Use HTML entities in JS (use
\u205Dinstead)
Key Takeaways
Two HTML references both render ⁝
⁝ ⁝For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\205DUnicode U+205D — TRICOLON (vertical three dots)
No named entity—use numeric references or CSS escape
General Punctuation block (U+2000–U+206F) for typographic marks
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⁝ (hex), ⁝ (decimal), or \205D in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity. All three produce ⁝.U+205D (TRICOLON). General Punctuation block (U+2000–U+206F). Hex 205D, decimal 8285. Three vertically stacked dots used as a punctuation mark.⁝ or ⁝) go directly in markup. The CSS escape \205D is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements. Same visual result, different layers of the stack.Explore More HTML Entities!
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