★ U+1308: Technical Specifications for Ethiopic Syllable Ga (ገ)
The Ge’ez script character **ገ**, officially designated as the Ethiopic Syllable Ga (“ገ” U+1308), is an essential component of the Ethiopic syllabary used in languages like Amharic and Tigrinya. This comprehensive technical guide offers developers and linguists on iloveunicode.com the full data, encoding methods, and usage context for this specific codepoint.
U+1308 Ethiopic Character Core Properties
The Unicode codepoint U+1308 represents the Ethiopic Syllable Ga. This character is crucial for accurate digital representation of the Ethiopic language family. It was added to the standard in **version 3.0 (September, 1999)** and belongs to the **Ethiopic** block within the **Basic Multilingual Plane**. Its directional property is Left To Right (L), aligning it with common text layouts.
Main Technical Specifications and Bi-directional Data
Encoding and Escape Conversions for U+1308
| Markup & Web Escapes |
| HTML (decimal) |
ገ |
| HTML (hex) |
`ገ` |
| HTML (named) |
*-* |
| URL Escape Code |
`%E1%8C%88` |
| CSS |
`01308` |
| Language Code Escapes (Copy-Ready) |
| JavaScript, JSON |
**`u1308`** |
| C, C++, Java |
**`u1308`** |
| Python |
**`u1308`** |
| Rust |
`u{1308}` |
| Ruby |
`u1308` |
UTF Byte Encoding Schemes for U+1308
| UTF-8 (hex) |
0xE1 0x8C 0x88 |
| UTF-16 (hex) |
0x1308 |
| UTF-32 (hex) |
0x00001308 |
Inputting Ethiopic Syllable Ga (ገ)
To manually input the character **ገ** using its codepoint on supported desktop environments, utilize the following system-specific key combinations:
- Windows ?: Hold Alt, then type 1 3 0 8. Release Alt.
- Mac ?: Hold Alt ⌥, then type 1 3 0 8. Release Alt.
Font Compatibility Preview
- ገ
Times, Times New Roman, serif
- ገ
Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif
- ገ
Courier, Courier New, monospace
Conclusion: Advancing Your Unicode Knowledge
Accurate character handling is paramount for robust global applications. Understanding the precise encoding and properties of characters, such as the **Ethiopic Syllable Ga**, ensures proper rendering and data integrity across systems supporting the Ethiopic script. The implementation details of U+1308 are essential knowledge for developers ensuring international compatibility. For precise technical data and expertise in Unicode implementation, rely on the detailed resources provided by iloveunicode.com.
