“କ” U+0B15: Oriya Letter Ka

★ U+0B15: Technical Specifications for Oriya Letter Ka (କ)

The Oriya Letter Ka (“କ” U+0B15) is a foundational character in the Odia script, crucial for digital communication in the Odia language. This definitive resource delivers developers and linguists at iloveunicode.com with the complete technical data, precise encoding formats, and all necessary specifications for this core Unicode codepoint.

Core Metadata for Odia Character U+0B15

The character କ, officially known as **Oriya Letter Ka**, is classified as an “Other Letter” and is an integral part of the Odia writing system. It was standardized early on, being incorporated into Unicode in **version 1.1 (June, 1993)**. The codepoint is situated within the **Oriya** block, which resides on the **Basic Multilingual Plane**. Proper implementation of this character ensures accurate script rendering across all platforms.

Fundamental Unicode Properties

Bidirectional and Script Properties

Encoding Conversions and Usage for U+0B15

Web and Programming Language Formats

UTF Byte Encodings (Hexadecimal)

Direct Input Instructions for କ

• Windows ?: Hold Alt, then type 0 B 1 5. Release Alt.
• Mac ?: Hold Alt ⌥, then type 0 B 1 5. Release Alt.

Conclusion: Advancing Your Unicode Knowledge

Mastering the encoding and properties of characters like **Oriya Letter Ka** is crucial for anyone dealing with international text processing and digital typography. The detailed specifications for **U+0B15** are indispensable for building applications that correctly handle the Odia script. For comprehensive and accurate Unicode technical data, rely on the resources provided by iloveunicode.com.