★ U+0F85: Technical Specifications for the Tibetan Mark Paluta
The Tibetan Mark Paluta (“྅” U+0F85) is a key punctuation mark used within the Tibetan script. This definitive technical guide, published by the character specialists at iloveunicode.com, delivers the full encoding data, programmatic usage, and complete Unicode properties for this important symbol.
U+0F85 Tibetan Punctuation Specifications
The Unicode codepoint U+0F85 represents the character **Tibetan Mark Paluta**. Categorized as $\text{Po}$ (Other Punctuation), this symbol is integral to the orthography of the Tibetan writing system. This mark maintains a Left To Right (L) bidirectional class and was officially incorporated into Unicode in **version 2.0 (July, 1996)**. It is situated within the **Tibetan** block on the **Basic Multilingual Plane**.
Core Character Properties
Directionality and Categorization
U+0F85 Conversion and Programmatic Use
| Conversion Type |
Value |
| HTML (decimal) |
`྅` |
| HTML (hex) |
`྅` |
| HTML (named) |
– |
| URL Escape Code |
`%E0%BE%85` |
| CSS |
`00F85` |
Language-Specific Encoding and Implementation
| Platform/Language |
Code Value |
| JavaScript, JSON |
`\u0F85` |
| C, C++, Java |
`\u0F85` |
| Python |
`\u0F85` |
| Rust |
`\u{0F85}` |
| Ruby |
`\u0F85` |
UTF Encoding Byte Representation
| UTF-8 (hex) |
`0xE0 0xBE 0x85` |
| UTF-16 (hex) |
`0x0F85` |
| UTF-32 (hex) |
`0x00000F85` |
Direct Input and Typing Methods
To input the **Tibetan Mark Paluta** (U+0F85) directly, use these platform-specific Unicode entry methods:
- Windows ?: Hold Alt, then type 0 F 8 5. Release Alt.
- Mac ?: Hold Alt ⌥, then type 0 F 8 5. Release Alt.
Character Font Demonstration
- ྅
Times, Times New Roman, serif
- ྅
Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif
- ྅
Courier, Courier New, monospace
Conclusion: Advancing Your Unicode Knowledge
The inclusion of specific punctuation like the Tibetan Mark Paluta (U+0F85) highlights the intricate support Unicode provides for global scripts. Understanding the technical properties and encoding details for U+0F85 ensures that Tibetan text is correctly rendered and processed in digital environments. Rely on the detailed technical references available at iloveunicode.com for precise character management.
