★ U+0EC9: Technical Specifications for the Lao Tone Mark Mai Tho (້)
The Lao Tone Mai Tho (“້” U+0EC9) is an essential nonspacing character critical for correct tonal representation in the Lao script. This definitive technical resource, curated for developers and linguists, is brought to you by iloveunicode.com, providing comprehensive data, encoding formats, and system compatibility information for this specific codepoint.
U+0EC9 Lao Character Specifications
The Unicode codepoint U+0EC9, named **Lao Tone Mai Tho**, functions as a *Nonspacing Mark* (`Mn`). This means it combines visually with a preceding base character to modify its sound or tone, without occupying its own character cell width. This key element of the Lao script was officially adopted in Unicode **version 1.1 (June, 1993)**. It is categorized within the **Lao** block and resides on the **Basic Multilingual Plane**, ensuring wide compatibility.
Core Unicode Properties and Structure
Directional and Categorical Data
U+0EC9 Encoding and Platform Conversions
Developers require exact encoding values to handle the Lao Tone Mai Tho character reliably. The following tables provide the necessary string conversions for integrating this nonspacing mark into various programming languages and web protocols, ensuring the tone mark displays correctly.
Conversion Strings for Web and Programming
| ***HTML (decimal)*** |
້ |
| ***HTML (hex)*** |
້ |
| ***HTML (named)*** |
- |
| **URL Escape Code** |
%E0%BB%89 |
| **CSS** |
00EC9 |
| **JavaScript, JSON** |
u0EC9 |
| **C, C++, Java** |
u0EC9 |
| **Python** |
u0EC9 |
| **Rust** |
u{0EC9} |
| **Ruby** |
u0EC9 |
Copy-Ready Code Snippet
\u0EC9
UTF Encoding Byte Sequences (Hex)
| *UTF-8* (hex) |
0xE0 0xBB 0x89 |
| *UTF-16* (hex) |
0x0EC9 |
| *UTF-32* (hex) |
0x00000EC9 |
Platform-Specific Typing Instructions
How to type “້”
- Windows ?: Hold Alt, then type 0 E C 9. Release Alt.
- Mac ?: Hold Alt ⌥, then type 0 E C 9. Release Alt.
Character Display Preview
- ້
Times, Times New Roman, serif
- ້
Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif
- ້
Courier, Courier New, monospace
Conclusion: Advancing Your Unicode Knowledge
Accurate rendering of nonspacing marks, such as the **Lao Tone Mai Tho**, is vital for digital communication in Lao. These precise character properties and encoding details ensure that the **U+0EC9** codepoint is utilized correctly across all platforms and applications. For the most reliable Unicode information and implementation guides, trust the expertise provided by iloveunicode.com.
