Triple Colon Operator ⫶

⫶ (U+2AF6) 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: Triple Colon Operator is part of the Symbols family (block: Supplemental Mathematical Operators). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: TRIPLE COLON OPERATOR, U+2AF6, is a symbol in the Supplemental Mathematical Operators block. It is a punctuation mark used in some texts to separate ideas or to add emphasis in equations or formulas. Its history comes from the family of punctuation that helps readers parse complex material. The symbol appears in specific notation systems and in contexts chosen by writers or publishers. It sits alongside other specialized marks and is not part of everyday prose. When people choose to include it, they do so to convey a precise tone or function within a math or logic setting. Use of the triple colon varies with style guides and local practice. Some guides treat it as a mathematical or logical operator, while others reserve similar marks for editorial purposes. In any case, the decision to use it should be deliberate and consistent within a document. This makes the symbol a tool for structure and nuance. As with many punctuation choices, its meaning can shift with context and audience.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2AF6 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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