★ U+10A7: Technical Data for Georgian Capital Letter Tan (Ⴇ)
The character **Georgian Capital Letter Tan (“Ⴇ” U+10A7)**, defined by the Unicode codepoint U+10A7, is an essential element of the Georgian alphabet’s uppercase register. This detailed technical guide for developers and typographers, presented by iloveunicode.com, provides comprehensive data on encoding, properties, and usage context for this specific character.
Core Specifications of the Georgian Capital Letter Tan
The U+10A7 codepoint is classified as an **Uppercase Letter (Lu)** and belongs to the *Georgian* block, which resides within the Basic Multilingual Plane (Plane 0). This foundational character was officially integrated into the Unicode Standard in **version 1.1** in June 1993, confirming its historical and digital relevance. Its correct rendering direction is **Left To Right (L)**, and it does not possess mirroring properties.
Main Unicode Properties Table
| Name | Georgian Capital Letter Tan |
|---|---|
| Unicode Codepoint | U+10A7 |
| Unicode Version | 1.1 (June, 1993) |
| Block | Georgian |
| Plane | Basic Multilingual Plane |
Directional and Case Mapping Data
| Bidirectional class | Left To Right (L) |
|---|---|
| Is mirrored? | No |
| Case | Uppercase |
| Lowercase character | ⴇ (U+2D07) |
Other Character Metadata
| Category | Uppercase Letter |
|---|---|
| Script | Georgian |
| Combining Class | Not Reordered |
Encoding and Development Conversions for U+10A7
To correctly implement the Georgian Capital Letter Tan (Ⴇ) in code and markup, the following escape sequences and hexadecimal representations are used. These conversions ensure the character is displayed accurately across all compatible systems.
Programming and Markup Escape Sequences
| HTML (decimal) | Ⴇ |
|---|---|
| HTML (hex) | Ⴇ |
| HTML (named) | - |
| URL Escape Code | %E1%82%A7 |
| CSS | 010A7 |
| JavaScript, JSON | u10A7 |
| C, C++, Java | u10A7 |
| Python | u10A7 |
| Rust | u{10A7} |
| Ruby | u10A7 |
UTF Encoding Byte Sequences (Hexadecimal)
| UTF-8 (hex) | 0xE1 0x82 0xA7 |
|---|---|
| UTF-16 (hex) | 0x10A7 |
| UTF-32 (hex) | 0x000010A7 |
Keyboard Input Method for Ⴇ
For direct keyboard entry of the character Ⴇ (U+10A7):
Font Rendering Preview (Ⴇ)
- Ⴇ
Times, Times New Roman, serif
- Ⴇ
Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif
- Ⴇ
Courier, Courier New, monospace
Conclusion: Advancing Your Unicode Knowledge
Accurate character handling, especially for specialized scripts like Georgian, requires reliance on specific codepoint data. The properties and encoding details for **U+10A7** are crucial for developers aiming for robust internationalization (i18n). For reliable and precise technical knowledge on thousands of characters, iloveunicode.com remains the comprehensive resource.