★ U+0E47: Technical Specifications for Thai Character Maitaikhu (็)
The Thai Character Maitaikhu (“็” U+0E47) is a crucial nonspacing mark used within the Thai script to modify vowel length or tone. This dedicated resource provides developers and linguists at iloveunicode.com with the complete technical data, comprehensive encoding conversions, and usage context for this essential codepoint.
U+0E47 Thai Script Vowel/Tone Modifier Specifications
The Unicode codepoint **U+0E47** represents the character Thai Character Maitaikhu. As a *Nonspacing Mark*, its correct positioning above the preceding character is vital for accurate text rendering. This modifier was formally integrated into Unicode in **version 1.1 (June, 1993)**. It is firmly located within the **Thai** block of the **Basic Multilingual Plane**, essential for displaying correct Thai orthography.
Core Unicode Properties
Bidirectional and Categorization Data
Encoding Conversions and Developer Utilities
U+0E47 Conversion Strings for Web and Programming
| ***HTML (decimal)*** |
็ |
| ***HTML (hex)*** |
็ |
| ***HTML (named)*** |
- |
| **URL Escape Code** |
%E0%B9%87 |
| **CSS** |
00E47 |
| **JavaScript, JSON** |
u0E47 |
| **C, C++, Java** |
u0E47 |
| **Python** |
u0E47 |
| **Rust** |
u{0E47} |
| **Ruby** |
u0E47 |
Copy-Ready Code Snippet
\u0E47
UTF Encoding Byte Sequences (Hex)
| *UTF-8* (hex) |
0xE0 0xB9 0x87 |
| *UTF-16* (hex) |
0x0E47 |
| *UTF-32* (hex) |
0x00000E47 |
Platform Typing Instructions and Preview
How to type “็”
- Windows ?: Hold Alt, then type 0 E 4 7. Release Alt.
- Mac ?: Hold Alt ⌥, then type 0 E 4 7. Release Alt.
Character Display Preview
- ็
Times, Times New Roman, serif
- ็
Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif
- ็
Courier, Courier New, monospace
Conclusion: Advancing Your Unicode Knowledge
Achieving proper rendering of Thai script relies on accurate handling of characters like the **Thai Character Maitaikhu**. Its classification as a Nonspacing Mark with a *Combining Class* of *Not Reordered* simplifies its implementation compared to other combining marks, as it does not participate in reordering logic. For developers focused on global applications, understanding the precise technical details of codepoints such as **U+0E47** is non-negotiable for ensuring compatibility and correctness. Find more resources at iloveunicode.com.
