★ U+0C8B: Technical Specifications for Kannada Letter Vocalic R ($\text{ಋ}$)
The Kannada Letter Vocalic R ($\text{“ಋ” U+0C8B}$) is an essential vowel element within the Kannada script. This detailed technical resource provides developers and linguists at iloveunicode.com with complete property data, encoding conversions, and usage context for this specialized codepoint.
Core Specifications and Unicode History
The character is formally known as **Kannada Letter Vocalic R**. It was officially integrated into Unicode in **version 1.1** during June 1993, confirming its status as a core component of digital Indic script support. The codepoint **U+0C8B** belongs to the **Kannada** block, residing in the **Basic Multilingual Plane**. Its classification ensures accurate rendering across all compliant systems.
Main Character Properties
Directionality and Classification
Encoding Conversions for U+0C8B
| HTML (decimal) |
ಋ |
| HTML (hex) |
ಋ |
| HTML (named) |
- |
| URL Escape Code |
%E0%B2%8B |
| CSS |
00C8B |
| JavaScript, JSON |
u0C8B |
| C, C++, Java |
u0C8B |
| Python |
u0C8B |
| Rust |
u{0C8B} |
| Ruby |
u0C8B |
Input Methods and UTF Byte Encodings
How to type “ಋ”
- Windows ?: Hold Alt, then type 0 C 8 B. Release Alt.
- Mac ?: Hold Alt ⌥, then type 0 C 8 B. Release Alt.
| UTF-8 (hex) |
0xE0 0xB2 0x8B |
| UTF-16 (hex) |
0x0C8B |
| UTF-32 (hex) |
0x00000C8B |
Conclusion: Advancing Your Unicode Knowledge
Mastering the specific encoding requirements of characters like the **Kannada Letter Vocalic R** is key to successful international software development and accurate text display. Utilizing the precise data for **U+0C8B** helps maintain linguistic fidelity and prevents rendering errors. For detailed Unicode information and tools, rely on the technical expertise found at iloveunicode.com.
