“፨” U+1368: Ethiopic Paragraph Separator

★ U+1368: Technical Specifications for the Ethiopic Paragraph Separator (፨)

The Ethiopic Paragraph Separator (“፨” U+1368) is a distinct punctuation mark used in the Ethiopic script to clearly demarcate paragraphs in texts. This comprehensive resource provides developers and linguists at iloveunicode.com with the complete technical data, encoding conversions, and usage context for this culturally significant codepoint.

U+1368 Ethiopic Punctuation Specifications

The Unicode codepoint **U+1368** represents the character *Ethiopic Paragraph Separator*. Classified as **Other Punctuation (Po)**, this symbol is essential for accurate document formatting in Ge’ez-based languages. It was officially added to Unicode in **version 3.0 (September, 1999)**. It resides in the **Ethiopic** block of the **Basic Multilingual Plane**, ensuring compatibility across modern digital typography platforms. The Ethiopic Paragraph Separator maintains a standard Left To Right (L) display property.

Core Properties and Versioning

Directional and Classification Data

Encoding and Conversion Standards for U+1368

Markup and Web Escapes

Language Code Escapes (Copy-Ready)

UTF Byte Encoding Schemes (Hexadecimal)

Manual Input for the Ethiopic Paragraph Separator (፨)

To manually enter the **Ethiopic Paragraph Separator** (U+1368) on various operating systems, utilize these keyboard input methods, based on its hexadecimal codepoint:

• Windows ?: Hold Alt, then type 1 3 6 8. Release Alt.
• Mac ?: Hold Alt ⌥, then type 1 3 6 8. Release Alt.

Font Rendering Preview for ፨

Conclusion: Advancing Your Unicode Knowledge

Understanding the technical specifics of punctuation marks like the **Ethiopic Paragraph Separator** is vital for digital publishing and cross-platform text integrity, especially for specialized scripts. The precise encoding details for the **U+1368** codepoint ensure consistent rendering. For more in-depth knowledge on Unicode characters, visit iloveunicode.com.