★ U+0E51: Technical Specifications and Encoding for the Thai Digit One (๑)
The Thai Digit One (“๑” U+0E51) is the foundational numeral character (representing the value one) in the Thai script. This comprehensive resource provides developers and linguists at iloveunicode.com with the complete technical data, encoding conversions, and usage context for this essential codepoint.
U+0E51 Thai Numeral Core Properties
The Unicode character **Thai Digit One** is identified by the codepoint U+0E51. It is classified as a Decimal Number (Nd), indicating its role as a numeric character. This element of the Thai script was formally integrated into Unicode in **version 1.1 (June, 1993)**. It is contained within the **Thai** block of the **Basic Multilingual Plane**, ensuring compatibility across global systems.
Main Technical Specifications
Directional and Categorical Properties
Encoding Conversions and Byte Sequences for U+0E51
Accurate implementation requires precise knowledge of how the **Thai Digit One** (๑) is converted across various standards. The following tables detail the conversions for U+0E51, essential for web developers and programmers targeting the Thai language.
U+0E51 Conversion Strings for Web and Programming
| ***HTML (decimal)*** |
๑ |
| ***HTML (hex)*** |
๑ |
| ***HTML (named)*** |
- |
| **URL Escape Code** |
%E0%B9%91 |
| **CSS** |
00E51 |
| **JavaScript, JSON** |
u0E51 |
| **C, C++, Java** |
u0E51 |
| **Python** |
u0E51 |
| **Rust** |
u{0E51} |
| **Ruby** |
u0E51 |
Copy-Ready Code Snippet
\u0E51
UTF Encoding Byte Sequences (Hex)
| *UTF-8* (hex) |
0xE0 0xB9 0x91 |
| *UTF-16* (hex) |
0x0E51 |
| *UTF-32* (hex) |
0x00000E51 |
Platform-Specific Typing Instructions
How to type “๑”
- Windows ?: Hold Alt, then type 0 E 5 1. Release Alt.
- Mac ?: Hold Alt ⌥, then type 0 E 5 1. Release Alt.
Character Display Preview
- ๑
Times, Times New Roman, serif
- ๑
Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif
- ๑
Courier, Courier New, monospace
Conclusion: Advancing Your Unicode Knowledge
Understanding the underlying technical details of characters like the Thai Digit One is essential for high-quality globalization and internationalization (i18n) projects. With precise encoding and property data for U+0E51 readily available, developers can ensure their applications handle Thai numerals correctly. Find more essential Unicode resources at iloveunicode.com.
