Syriac Colon Skewed Left
Block: Syriac
- Symbol
- ܆
- Unicode
U+0706- Unicode name
- SYRIAC COLON SKEWED LEFT
- Block
- Syriac
- Category
- Punctuation, Other
- Type
- Punctuation character
Syriac Colon Skewed Left (܆) is encoded as U+0706 and has the formal Unicode name SYRIAC COLON SKEWED LEFT. Unicode classifies it as Punctuation, Other in the Syriac block. Its name places it in the punctuation family, which gives the page a narrower identity than the glyph alone. Separately encoded named neighbors include ܇ Syriac Colon Skewed Right (U+0707); those records should be compared by name and code point rather than merged because their shapes or terminology are related.
Why ܆ Is a Distinct Typographic Character
܆ is Syriac Colon Skewed Left (U+0706), classified by Unicode as Punctuation, Other. In digital typography, that encoded identity is separate from the font drawing: a typeface can change width, stroke, or placement without turning the character into another code point.
This matters when punctuation, currency, or measurement marks have close visual neighbors. Preserve the intended character first; language- or style-guide spacing rules can then be applied without silently substituting a different mark.
For a different unknown mark, try what is ܆ called? and identify the character from its glyph, Unicode value, or appearance.
Code-Point and UTF-8 Forms for ܆
U+0706 = decimal 1798 = HTML ܆ / ܆. A Unicode escape-style form is u0706. Its UTF-8 bytes are DC 86.
Use these identifiers in markup, source code, exports, or character diagnostics when the glyph alone is not enough.
Interpreting ܆ in Context
Syriac Colon Skewed Left belongs to the typography / punctuation family. Its Unicode identity tells you which character is present, while the surrounding document determines the specific interpretation.
This separation is useful when the same glyph appears in different applications. First identify the character by code point; then use the nearby words, notation, typography, or interface to decide what the author intended. That avoids assigning meaning solely from shape.
Do Not Collapse Syriac Colon Skewed Left Into Nearby Named Variants
Unicode stores ܆ as U+0706, while nearby records include ܇ Syriac Colon Skewed Right (U+0707). These are separate encoded identities, not alternate font drawings of one character.
The comparison is useful because a shared word in the name, a mirrored direction, or a similar outline can make two symbols appear interchangeable. When the distinction matters, compare the complete Unicode name and code point before replacing one record with another.