Syriac Contraction
Copy and paste the syriac contraction symbol ܊ (U+070A) instantly. Part of the Syriac Unicode block.
Works everywhere: websites, documents, social media, code editors
Character Codes
About This Symbol
- Name
- Syriac Contraction
- Unicode Block
- Syriac
- Code Point
- U+070A
The Syriac Contraction (܊) is a Unicode character assigned to the Syriac block at code point U+070A. This block contains characters used across a variety of applications including technical documentation, web development, mathematical notation, and everyday digital communication. The syriac contraction 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
\070Awith the content property
Understanding Syriac Contraction
Among the characters in the Syriac block, the syriac contraction (܊) at U+070A fills a specific niche. Its inclusion in the Unicode standard reflects real-world demand for this particular symbol in digital text, enabling authors and developers to reference it unambiguously.
The hexadecimal value 070A places this character at decimal position 1802 in the Unicode table. This position within the Syriac range means it shares encoding characteristics with its neighboring characters. The CSS notation \070A is particularly useful in pseudo-element content properties, while \u{070A} works in template literals and string concatenation.
Known by its descriptive name referencing "syriac contraction," 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.