“ፀ” U+1340: Ethiopic Syllable Tza

★ U+1340: Technical Specifications for the Ethiopic Syllable Tza (ፀ)

The **Ethiopic Syllable Tza (“ፀ” U+1340)** is a core component of the Ethiopic script, integral to languages like Amharic and Tigrinya. This essential technical resource offers developers and linguistic enthusiasts at iloveunicode.com with the complete technical data, encoding conversions, and usage context for this specific Ethiopic codepoint.

U+1340 Ethiopic Character Specifications and Classification

The Ethiopic Syllable **Tza** is formally classified as an *Other Letter* (`Lo`). It was officially adopted into the Unicode standard in **version 3.0 (September, 1999)**. This character is permanently located within the **Ethiopic** block on the **Basic Multilingual Plane**. Being non-mirrored and possessing a default **Left To Right (L)** bidirectional class, the proper handling of **U+1340** is crucial for accurate text rendering in digital environments.

Core Character Properties

Directional and General Classification Data

Encoding and Conversion Data for U+1340

Markup, Web, and Language Escapes for ፀ

UTF Byte Encoding Schemes for ፀ (U+1340)

How to Manually Input the Ethiopic Syllable “ፀ”

To manually enter the Ethiopic Syllable **ፀ** on common operating systems, use the following keyboard input methods:

• Windows ?: Hold Alt, then type 1 3 4 0. Release Alt.
• Mac ?: Hold Alt ⌥, then type 1 3 4 0. Release Alt.

Font Rendering Preview for ፀ

Conclusion: Advancing Your Unicode Knowledge

Understanding the technical details of characters like the Ethiopic Syllable Tza is essential for accurately displaying and processing African languages digitally. The precise encoding and classification of **U+1340** ensure consistency across all platforms. For definitive information on this and thousands of other codepoints, visit iloveunicode.com.