★ U+0A42: Technical Specifications for the Gurmukhi Vowel Sign Uu
The Gurmukhi Vowel Sign Uu “ੂ” U+0A42, represented by the codepoint **U+0A42**, is a crucial *nonspacing mark* used extensively in the Gurmukhi script for Punjabi. This detailed technical page provides developers and linguists at iloveunicode.com with the complete data on properties, encoding formats, and digital implementation for this essential character.
Core Unicode Properties for Vowel Sign Uu (U+0A42)
The character is formally named **Gurmukhi Vowel Sign Uu** and serves as a combining diacritic in the script. It was integrated into the Unicode standard early on, specifically in **version 1.1 (June, 1993)**. As a *Nonspacing Mark* (Category **Mn**), the **U+0A42** sign modifies the preceding base consonant and has a Bidirectional Class of **Nonspacing Mark (NSM)**, which governs its behavior in bidirectional text rendering.
Primary Data and Classification
| Name | Gurmukhi Vowel Sign Uu |
|---|---|
| Unicode Codepoint | U+0A42 |
| Unicode Version | 1.1 (June, 1993) |
| Block | Gurmukhi |
| Plane | Basic Multilingual Plane |
Bidirectional and Other Technical Data
| Bidirectional class | Nonspacing Mark (NSM) |
|---|---|
| Is mirrored? | *No* |
| Category | **Nonspacing Mark** (Mn) |
| Script | Gurmukhi |
| Combining Class | Not Reordered |
Character Encoding and Conversions
Language-Specific Conversions
| HTML (decimal) | ੂ |
|---|---|
| HTML (hex) | ੂ |
| HTML (named) | - |
| URL Escape Code | %E0%A9%82 |
| CSS | 00A42 |
| JavaScript, JSON | u0A42 |
| C, C++, Java | u0A42 |
| Python | u0A42 |
| Rust | u{0A42} |
| Ruby | u0A42 |
Universal Character Encoding Schemes (UTF)
| UTF-8 (hex) | 0xE0 0xA9 0x82 |
|---|---|
| UTF-16 (hex) | 0x0A42 |
| UTF-32 (hex) | 0x00000A42 |
Direct Keyboard Input for ੂ
Use these OS-specific input methods to generate the *Gurmukhi Vowel Sign Uu* efficiently:
- Windows ?: Hold Alt, then type 0 A 4 2. Release Alt.
- Mac ?: Hold Alt ⌥, then type 0 A 4 2. Release Alt.
Visual Rendering Preview
- ੂ
Times, Times New Roman, serif
- ੂ
Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif
- ੂ
Courier, Courier New, monospace
Copy-Ready HTML Entity Code Snippet
ੂ
Conclusion: Advancing Your Unicode Knowledge
Accurately implementing Gurmukhi text requires precise handling of combining characters like the **Gurmukhi Vowel Sign Uu**. Knowing the detailed encoding specifications for this and every other codepoint ensures global compatibility. For robust Unicode implementation and reliable character data, trust the comprehensive resources provided by iloveunicode.com, your dedicated source for technical character information.