Tricolon (⁝) is the Unicode character at U+205D in General Punctuation. Official name: TRICOLON — three vertically stacked dots (a “triple colon”), used in specialized typography and classical contexts.
Remember
Character ⁝
Unicode U+205D
Named entity (none)
Hex entity ⁝
Decimal ⁝
CSS escape \205D
Not the same : · ⋮ · ∴
Prefer ⁝ or ⁝ in HTML markup. You can also type ⁝ in UTF-8. For a normal colon in sentences or ratios, type : instead.
Using Hex Code: ⁝
Using HTML Code: ⁝
Using CSS Entity: ⁝
Typed directly: ⁝
Notation: A ⁝ B
How It Works
1. Hex:U+205D → ⁝ in HTML. Preferred numeric form when you need an entity.
2. Decimal: same code point as 8285 → ⁝. Same glyph as hex.
3. CSS: use \205D in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ⁝ after the paragraph text.
4. Typed / notation: paste ⁝ in UTF-8, or write A ⁝ B for a short label.
5. No named entity: HTML5 does not define a name for U+205D — use numeric references or type the character.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with U+205D.
vs :
Not an ordinary colon
ASCII : (U+003A) is everyday punctuation. U+205D is a specialized three-dot mark — do not swap them casually.
vs ⋮
Not a vertical ellipsis
⋮ (U+22EE) is a math vertical ellipsis. Spacing and intended use differ from the tricolon.
vs ∴
Not “therefore”
∴ (∴) is a triangular arrangement of three dots. Tricolon is a straight vertical stack.
Named
No named HTML entity
There is no &tricolon; for U+205D. Use ⁝ or ⁝.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\205D belongs in CSS strings. ⁝ / ⁝ belong in HTML.
A11y
Name the mark in context
Screen readers may announce this unevenly. Prefer nearby plain-language text when the symbol carries meaning.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Tricolon (U+205D) and its entity forms (⁝, ⁝, CSS \\205D) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on General Punctuation font coverage.
✓ Universal support
Tricolon (⁝)
Encode with hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same code point everywhere encoding is supported.
100%Browser coverage
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerAll versions
Yes
U+205D / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Prefer ⁝ or ⁝ in HTML. Use \\205D only inside CSS content. There is no named entity.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: tricolon is U+205D (decimal 8285) — glyph ⁝.
HTML: no named entity — use ⁝ / ⁝ / type ⁝.
CSS: use \205D inside content for generated text.
Meaning:⁝ is three vertical dots — not :, not ⋮.
One line:U+205D → ⁝ / ⁝ / CSS \205D (no named entity).
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ⁝ (hex), ⁝ (decimal), type ⁝ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \205D in content. There is no named HTML entity.
U+205D (TRICOLON). Hex 205D, decimal 8285. It belongs to General Punctuation (U+2000–U+206F).
No. Use numeric references ⁝ or ⁝, or type ⁝ in UTF-8.
No. ⁝ is U+205D (tricolon — three vertical dots). : is U+003A (colon). ⋮ is U+22EE (vertical ellipsis).
Use it for specialized or classical punctuation that needs three vertical dots. For a normal colon in sentences or ratios, type : instead.
HTML entities (⁝ or ⁝) go in markup. The CSS escape \205D goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).
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Did you know?
Tricolon is Unicode U+205D (decimal 8285) — glyph ⁝ in General Punctuation (U+2000–U+206F). Official name: TRICOLON (three vertically stacked dots). HTML5 has no named entity — use ⁝ or ⁝. Do not confuse with colon U+003A (:) or vertical ellipsis U+22EE (⋮).
