Tricolon Symbol ⁝ Copy and Paste
Three vertically arranged punctuation dots. This page gives the exact Unicode identity, copy value, HTML and code forms, keyboard guidance, and source links for tricolon.
What does ⁝ mean?
The tricolon is a punctuation character made of three vertical dots. Its official Unicode name is TRICOLON, which separates it from the mathematical vertical ellipsis.
⁝ is punctuation from General Punctuation. ⋮ is a mathematical symbol named VERTICAL ELLIPSIS.
Best uses for Tricolon
- Specialized punctuation references
- Vertical-dot decoration
- Text examples where U+205D is required
Avoid ⁝ for app menu icons when the conventional vertical ellipsis ⋮ is expected.
How to type ⁝
Windows
Use Character Map or type 205D then Alt+X in Microsoft Word.
macOS
Use Emoji & Symbols and search by Unicode code point U+205D.
Mobile
Copy ⁝ here; mobile keyboards usually do not include this punctuation mark.
Unicode identity and rendering notes
TRICOLON is encoded as U+205D in the General Punctuation block. In HTML you can write it as ⁝; in CSS generated content you can use \205D; and in JavaScript strings you can use \u205D.
The copied character is plain Unicode text, so its exact shape depends on the font, operating system, and whether the symbol is rendered as text or emoji. Use the official Unicode name and code point when you need to distinguish it from similar dot symbols.
HTML, CSS, and JavaScript forms
HTML
⁝CSS
\205DJavaScript
\u205DNot the same as similar dot symbols
Dot symbols can look close in a browser but carry different Unicode names and meanings. Compare tricolonwith these nearby symbols before using it in code, math, or formal text.