Tricolon ⁝

⁝ (U+205D) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.

What it is and where it’s used: Tricolon is part of the Symbols family (block: General Punctuation). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: The TriCol on is a punctuation mark in the General Punctuation block with the code point U+205D. It carries the name TRICOLON and belongs to the Common script. History and usage are not tied to a single rule set. What we know is simple: punctuation marks structure text and convey tone. The way this mark is read and treated can change. Different style guides and locales set different conventions for its use. Some editors may reserve it for special pauses or emphasis, while others may avoid it in standard prose. In practice, writers choose when to apply it based on the desired rhythm and clarity. Readers encounter it as a visual cue to slow down or highlight a unit without starting a new sentence. In summary, the TRI colon is a tool for structure and tone, and its rules vary with style and locale. Readers should follow the guidance of their specific writing context to use it effectively.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+205D in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.

Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.

Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.

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