★ U+0D4E: Technical Specifications for the Malayalam Letter Dot Reph (ൎ)
The Malayalam Letter Dot Reph (“ൎ” U+0D4E) is an essential character used in the orthography of the Malayalam script. This comprehensive technical guide provides developers and language experts visiting iloveunicode.com with the complete data set, encoding conversions, and usage context for this specialized codepoint.
U+0D4E Character Data and Properties
The $\text{U+0D4E}$ codepoint represents the *Malayalam Letter Dot Reph*. Classified as an **Other Letter**, it is an integral part of the Malayalam script block. This character was formally integrated into the Unicode Standard with **version 6.0 (October, 2010)**. Its placement in the **Basic Multilingual Plane** ensures its foundational role in digital Malayalam typesetting and encoding systems.
Main Unicode Properties
| Name | **Malayalam Letter Dot Reph** |
|---|---|
| Unicode Codepoint | *U+0D4E* |
| Unicode Version | 6.0 (October, 2010) |
| Block | Malayalam |
| Plane | Basic Multilingual Plane |
Directional and Other Classification Data
| Bidirectional class | Left To Right (L) |
|---|---|
| Is mirrored? | No |
| Category | Other Letter |
| Script | Malayalam |
| Combining Class | Not Reordered |
Encoding and Developer Conversions
Achieving accurate display and data transfer for the Malayalam Letter Dot Reph (ൎ) requires correct implementation of its encoding forms. The data below outlines the necessary HTML, URL, and programming language escape sequences for $\text{U+0D4E}$.
Web and Language-Specific Conversions
| HTML (decimal) | `ൎ` |
|---|---|
| HTML (hex) | `ൎ` |
| HTML (named) | ` – ` |
| URL Escape Code | `%E0%B5%8E` |
| CSS | `00D4E` |
| JavaScript, JSON | `u0D4E` |
| C, C++, Java | `u0D4E` |
| Python | `u0D4E` |
| Rust | `u{0D4E}` |
| Ruby | `u0D4E` |
UTF Byte Encoding Data
| UTF-8 (hex) | `0xE0 0xB5 0x8E` |
|---|---|
| UTF-16 (hex) | `0x0D4E` |
| UTF-32 (hex) | `0x00000D4E` |
Copy-Ready Code Representation
`\u0D4E` (C/C++/Java/Python/JavaScript/Ruby)
Direct Input and Font Preview for ൎ
Keyboard Input Instructions
Visual Rendering Preview
- ൎ
Times, Times New Roman, serif
- ൎ
Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif
- ൎ
Courier, Courier New, monospace
Conclusion: Advancing Your Unicode Knowledge
Understanding the specific properties and correct encoding for characters like the **Malayalam Letter Dot Reph** is crucial for linguistically accurate digital content. The detailed breakdown of the $\text{U+0D4E}$ codepoint helps developers ensure seamless cross-platform compatibility. For more specialized Unicode resources and expertise, visit iloveunicode.com, your dedicated source for global character data.