★ U+0B4C: Mastering the Oriya Vowel Sign Au (ୌ) Technical Data
The Oriya Vowel Sign Au (“ୌ” U+0B4C), represented by the visible character $\text{ୌ}$, is a crucial element in rendering the Odia script. This in-depth technical resource provides developers and linguists at iloveunicode.com with the complete data set, including encoding specifications and rendering behavior for this significant codepoint.
U+0B4C Oriya Script Character Specifications
The character $\text{ୌ}$ is officially named **Oriya Vowel Sign Au**. It is categorized as a **Spacing Mark**, meaning it occupies its own space when displayed. This essential script element was integrated into the standard Unicode specification quite early, specifically in **version 1.1 (June, 1993)**. It is housed in the dedicated **Oriya** block within the **Basic Multilingual Plane**, confirming its foundational role in digital Odia typography.
Core Unicode Properties
Bidirectional and Categorical Data
Encoding and Conversion Data for U+0B4C
Programmatic Conversions
| Format |
Code Representation |
| HTML (decimal) |
ୌ |
| HTML (hex) |
ୌ |
| HTML (named) |
- |
| URL Escape Code |
%E0%AD%8C |
| CSS |
00B4C |
| JavaScript, JSON |
u0B4C |
| C, C++, Java |
u0B4C |
| Python |
u0B4C |
| Rust |
u{0B4C} |
| Ruby |
u0B4C |
UTF Encoding Values (Hexadecimal)
| Encoding |
Hex Value |
| **UTF-8** |
0xE0 0xAD 0x8C |
| UTF-16 |
0x0B4C |
| UTF-32 |
0x00000B4C |
Character Input and Interactive Preview
Keyboard Input Instructions for ୌ
- Windows ?: Hold Alt, then type 0 B 4 C. Release Alt.
- Mac ?: Hold Alt ⌥, then type 0 B 4 C. Release Alt.
Language-Specific Code Representation
// JavaScript, JSON representation
"\u0B4C"
// C, C++, Java, Python, Ruby representation
'\u0B4C'
// Rust representation
'u{0B4C}'
Font Preview (ୌ)
- ୌ
Times, Times New Roman, serif
- ୌ
Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif
- ୌ
Courier, Courier New, monospace
Conclusion: Advancing Your Unicode Knowledge
Successfully implementing scripts like Oriya requires close attention to the properties of characters like the Oriya Vowel Sign Au. The decomposition data for **U+0B4C**, in particular, is critical for normalization processes and complex text layouts. By leveraging the precise technical knowledge provided here on iloveunicode.com, developers can ensure complete and accurate digital representation of the Odia language.
