Modifier Letter Raised Colon ˸

˸ (U+2F8) 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: Modifier Letter Raised Colon is part of the Symbols family (block: Spacing Modifier Letters). 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 character MODIFIER LETTER RAISED COLON, U+2F8, lies in the Spacing Modifier Letters block. It is a punctuation mark used to modify the tone or meaning of nearby text. In history, raised or diminished colon forms appeared in various scripts to mark pauses or emphasis. In modern usage, this raised colon can show as a raised dot style or as a small colon above the baseline, depending on font and platform. It is not a common letter; it acts as a punctuation sign. Punctuation marks structure text and convey tone; usage conventions differ by style and locale. Writers may use this symbol to indicate an aside, a bracketed thought, or an expert citation, but many readers will not expect it in plain prose. When it appears, it does so alongside standard punctuation and spacing rules. The symbol helps to separate elements without using a full colon. In user interfaces, it may appear in specialized typography, academic notation, or linguistic tools. Care is needed to ensure readability across fonts and sizes.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2F8 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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