Fullwidth Colon
Copy and paste the fullwidth colon symbol ： (U+FF1A) instantly. Part of the Halfwidth and Fullwidth Forms Unicode block.
Works everywhere: websites, documents, social media, code editors
Character Codes
About This Symbol
- Name
- Fullwidth Colon
- Unicode Block
- Halfwidth and Fullwidth Forms
- Code Point
- U+FF1A
The Fullwidth Colon (：) is a Unicode character assigned to the Halfwidth and Fullwidth Forms block at code point U+FF1A. This block contains characters used across a variety of applications including technical documentation, web development, mathematical notation, and everyday digital communication. The fullwidth colon symbol can be inserted directly into text or referenced through its HTML entity, CSS code, or JavaScript escape sequence for use in websites and applications.
How to Use
- 1.Click "Copy Symbol" above to copy ： to your clipboard
- 2.Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac)
- 3.Or use the HTML entity
：in your code - 4.For CSS, use
\FF1Awith the content property
Understanding Fullwidth Colon
Assigned to code point U+FF1A, the fullwidth colon (：) serves a precise role within the Halfwidth and Fullwidth Forms block. Unlike generic approximations, this dedicated Unicode entry ensures that software can distinguish it from other characters and render it with consistent intent across browsers, operating systems, and fonts.
The hexadecimal value FF1A places this character at decimal position 65306 in the Unicode table. This position within the Halfwidth and Fullwidth Forms range means it shares encoding characteristics with its neighboring characters. The CSS notation \FF1A is particularly useful in pseudo-element content properties, while \u{FF1A} works in template literals and string concatenation.
Known by its descriptive name referencing "fullwidth colon," this character serves a specific role that generic symbols cannot fill. It appears in specialized typography, technical standards, and digital content where precision in symbol choice directly affects meaning or layout.