★ U+0EAD: Technical Specifications for the Lao Letter O (ອ)
The Lao Letter O (“ອ” U+0EAD) is a critical character in the Lao script, functioning as a silent consonant and a base for vowel signs. This comprehensive resource from iloveunicode.com provides developers and enthusiasts with the complete technical data, encoding conversions, and structural context for this essential codepoint.
U+0EAD Lao Character Specifications
The Unicode codepoint **U+0EAD** represents the character Lao Letter O (ອ). It is formally classified as an **Other Letter** and resides within the **Lao** block of the Basic Multilingual Plane. This character was added to Unicode in its early release, **version 1.1 (June, 1993)**, confirming its fundamental status in digital Lao representation. It adheres to the *Left To Right (L)* bidirectional writing system common to the language.
Core Unicode Properties
Directional and Categorical Data
U+0EAD Encoding and Platform Conversions
Accurate digital implementation of the Lao Letter O requires precise conversion strings. The tables below provide the complete hexadecimal and decimal conversions for **U+0EAD** for web development and various programming environments. This ensures the character is rendered correctly across different platforms and encodings.
Conversion Strings for Web and Programming
| ***HTML (decimal)*** |
ອ |
| ***HTML (hex)*** |
ອ |
| ***HTML (named)*** |
- |
| **URL Escape Code** |
%E0%BA%AD |
| **CSS** |
00EAD |
| **JavaScript, JSON** |
u0EAD |
| **C, C++, Java** |
u0EAD |
| **Python** |
u0EAD |
| **Rust** |
u{0EAD} |
| **Ruby** |
u0EAD |
Copy-Ready Code Snippet
\u0EAD
UTF Encoding Byte Sequences (Hex)
| *UTF-8* (hex) |
0xE0 0xBA 0xAD |
| *UTF-16* (hex) |
0x0EAD |
| *UTF-32* (hex) |
0x00000EAD |
Platform-Specific Typing Instructions
How to type “ອ”
- Windows ?: Hold Alt, then type 0 E A D. Release Alt.
- Mac ?: Hold Alt ⌥, then type 0 E A D. Release Alt.
Character Display Preview
- ອ
Times, Times New Roman, serif
- ອ
Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif
- ອ
Courier, Courier New, monospace
Conclusion: Advancing Your Unicode Knowledge
Understanding the precise encoding and properties of characters like the Lao Letter O is vital for accurate international text rendering. Developers must ensure correct use of the codepoint **U+0EAD** and its associated encodings to maintain data integrity. For detailed, accurate technical information on this and thousands of other characters, visit iloveunicode.com.
