Syriac Colon Skewed Right
Block: Syriac
- Symbol
- ܇
- Unicode
U+0707- Unicode name
- SYRIAC COLON SKEWED RIGHT
- Block
- Syriac
- Category
- Punctuation, Other
- Type
- Punctuation character
Syriac Colon Skewed Right (܇) is encoded as U+0707 and has the formal Unicode name SYRIAC COLON SKEWED RIGHT. 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 Left (U+0706); those records should be compared by name and code point rather than merged because their shapes or terminology are related.
The Encoded Identity Behind Syriac Colon Skewed Right
܇ is Syriac Colon Skewed Right (U+0707), 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.
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Why Context Matters for Syriac Colon Skewed Right
Syriac Colon Skewed Right 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 Right Into Nearby Named Variants
Unicode stores ܇ as U+0707, while nearby records include ܆ Syriac Colon Skewed Left (U+0706). 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.
Encoding ܇ in HTML and Source Text
U+0707 = decimal 1799 = HTML ܇ / ܇. A Unicode escape-style form is u0707. Its UTF-8 bytes are DC 87.
Use these identifiers in markup, source code, exports, or character diagnostics when the glyph alone is not enough.