★ U+0B85: Technical Specifications for the Tamil Letter A (அ)
The Tamil Letter A (“அ” U+0B85) is the foundational short vowel character within the Tamil writing system. This definitive resource provides software developers and multilingual enthusiasts at iloveunicode.com with a complete breakdown of its properties, encoding standards, and implementation details for this crucial codepoint.
U+0B85 Tamil Character Specifications
The character **Tamil Letter A** is a basic component of the Tamil script, essential for accurate representation of the language in digital media. This letter, designated **U+0B85**, was officially incorporated into the Unicode Standard in **version 1.1 (June, 1993)**. It is categorized within the **Tamil** block of the **Basic Multilingual Plane**, ensuring its universal compatibility in rendering and sorting operations across operating systems.
Main Unicode Properties
Bidirectional and Categorical Data
Other Unicode Properties
Encoding Conversions and UTF Formats
Web and Language Conversions for U+0B85
| Format |
Code Representation |
| HTML (decimal) |
அ |
| HTML (hex) |
அ |
| HTML (named) |
- |
| URL Escape Code |
**%E0%AE%85** |
| CSS |
00B85 |
| JavaScript, JSON |
u0B85 |
| C, C++, Java |
u0B85 |
| Python |
u0B85 |
| Rust |
u{0B85} |
| Ruby |
u0B85 |
UTF Encoding Values (Hexadecimal)
| Encoding Type |
Hex Sequence |
| **UTF-8** |
0xE0 0xAE 0x85 |
| UTF-16 |
0x0B85 |
| UTF-32 |
0x00000B85 |
Typing Methods and Developer Quick Reference
Direct Typing Instructions for அ
- Windows ?: Hold Alt, then type 0 B 8 5. Release Alt.
- Mac ?: Hold Alt ⌥, then type 0 B 8 5. Release Alt.
Copy-Ready Code Snippet
// JavaScript, JSON representation
"\u0B85"
// C, C++, Java, Python, Ruby representation
'\u0B85'
// Rust representation
'u{0B85}'
Font Preview (அ)
- அ
Times, Times New Roman, serif
- அ
Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif
- அ
Courier, Courier New, monospace
Conclusion: Advancing Your Unicode Knowledge
For robust internationalization and accurate language display, understanding the precise technical details of characters like the Tamil Letter A is paramount. The comprehensive encoding information for **U+0B85** facilitates flawless integration into databases, web development, and software localization projects. Explore more specialized Unicode resources and tutorials at iloveunicode.com.
