★ U+0D4C: Technical Specifications for Malayalam Vowel Sign Au (ൌ)
The **Malayalam Vowel Sign Au (“ൌ” U+0D4C)** is a core character in the Malayalam script, essential for accurately representing the ‘au’ vowel sound. This definitive technical resource provides developers and enthusiasts at iloveunicode.com with the complete data, encoding conversions, and usage context for this important codepoint.
U+0D4C Malayalam Character Specifications
The Unicode codepoint $\text{U+0D4C}$ officially represents the **Malayalam Vowel Sign Au**. It functions as a combining mark (specifically a *Spacing Mark*) used with consonants in the language. This element was officially integrated into Unicode in **version 1.1 (June, 1993)**. It is situated within the **Malayalam** block of the **Basic Multilingual Plane**, serving as a fundamental component for software handling Malayalam text.
Core Unicode Properties and Classification
| Name | **Malayalam Vowel Sign Au** |
|---|---|
| Unicode Codepoint | *U+0D4C* |
| Unicode Version | 1.1 (June, 1993) |
| Block | Malayalam |
| Plane | Basic Multilingual Plane |
Bidirectional, Category, and Decomposition Data
| Bidirectional class | Left To Right (L) |
|---|---|
| Is mirrored? | No |
| Category | Spacing Mark |
| Script | Malayalam |
| Combining Class | Not Reordered |
| Decomposition mapping |
Encoding and Conversion Formats
To ensure the proper rendering of the **Malayalam Vowel Sign Au** (ൌ) across various digital platforms, precise encoding is required. The following tables provide the necessary escape sequences for web standards and multiple programming languages to correctly represent $\text{U+0D4C}$.
Web and Language-Specific Conversions
| HTML (decimal) | `ൌ` |
|---|---|
| HTML (hex) | `ൌ` |
| HTML (named) | ` – ` |
| URL Escape Code | `%E0%B5%8C` |
| CSS | `00D4C` |
| JavaScript, JSON | `u0D4C` |
| C, C++, Java | `u0D4C` |
| Python | `u0D4C` |
| Rust | `u{0D4C}` |
| Ruby | `u0D4C` |
UTF Byte Encoding Data
| UTF-8 (hex) | `0xE0 0xB5 0x8C` |
|---|---|
| UTF-16 (hex) | `0x0D4C` |
| UTF-32 (hex) | `0x00000D4C` |
Direct Input and Font Preview for ൌ
Keyboard Input Instructions
Visual Rendering Preview
- ൌ
Times, Times New Roman, serif
- ൌ
Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif
- ൌ
Courier, Courier New, monospace
Conclusion: Advancing Your Unicode Knowledge
Accurate implementation of complex scripts, especially those requiring specific vowel signs like the **Malayalam Vowel Sign Au**, is paramount for global text processing. Developers must rely on the precise technical data for $\text{U+0D4C}$ to build robust and culturally accurate software. For all your character encoding and reference needs, iloveunicode.com remains the definitive resource for Unicode compliance and development.