★ U+0E8C: Technical Specifications for the Lao Letter Pali Jha (ຌ)
The Lao Letter Pali Jha (“ຌ” U+0E8C) is a key character specifically used in the Lao script, particularly for transliterating Pali. This comprehensive resource provides developers and linguists at iloveunicode.com with the complete technical data, precise encoding conversions, and system compatibility details for this character.
U+0E8C Character Specifications and Properties
The Lao Letter Pali Jha, designated by the Unicode codepoint **U+0E8C**, is categorized as an **Other Letter**. It is a modern addition to the standard, officially incorporated into Unicode in **version 12.0 (March, 2019)**. It resides within the **Lao** block of the **Basic Multilingual Plane**, following the standard Left To Right text direction essential for proper rendering in applications across multiple platforms.
Core Technical Properties
Bidirectional and General Character Data
U+0E8C Encoding and Conversion Formats
Accurate data representation of **Lao Letter Pali Jha** requires the correct byte sequences and escape codes. The tables below show the various encoding formats derived from the codepoint, **U+0E8C**, ensuring correct integration into source code and web platforms.
U+0E8C Conversion Strings for Web and Programming
| ***HTML (decimal)*** |
ຌ |
| ***HTML (hex)*** |
ຌ |
| ***HTML (named)*** |
- |
| **URL Escape Code** |
%E0%BA%8C |
| **CSS** |
00E8C |
| **JavaScript, JSON** |
u0E8C |
| **C, C++, Java** |
u0E8C |
| **Python** |
u0E8C |
| **Rust** |
u{0E8C} |
| **Ruby** |
u0E8C |
Copy-Ready Code Snippet
\u0E8C
UTF Encoding Byte Sequences (Hex)
| *UTF-8* (hex) |
0xE0 0xBA 0x8C |
| *UTF-16* (hex) |
0x0E8C |
| *UTF-32* (hex) |
0x00000E8C |
Platform-Specific Typing Instructions
How to type “ຌ”
- Windows ?: Hold Alt, then type 0 E 8 C. Release Alt.
- Mac ?: Hold Alt ⌥, then type 0 E 8 C. Release Alt.
Character Display Preview
- ຌ
Times, Times New Roman, serif
- ຌ
Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif
- ຌ
Courier, Courier New, monospace
Conclusion: Advancing Your Unicode Knowledge
Leveraging accurate character data is essential for supporting complex scripts like Lao. By understanding the technical properties of the **Lao Letter Pali Jha** (U+0E8C), developers can ensure high-fidelity internationalization. Find more comprehensive Unicode data and helpful resources for complex characters on iloveunicode.com.