★ U+1403: Technical Specifications for Canadian Syllabics I (ᐃ)
The Canadian Syllabics I (“ᐃ” U+1403) character is a fundamental element of the Unified Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics script, essential for representing the short ‘i’ vowel sound in various Indigenous languages. This comprehensive resource provides developers and linguistic enthusiasts at iloveunicode.com with the complete technical data, encoding conversions, and contextual details for this specific codepoint.
U+1403 Character Specifications and Core Properties
The character ᐃ, known as *Canadian Syllabics I*, was formally included in the Unicode Standard in **version 3.0 (September, 1999)**. It is categorized as an **Other Letter (Lo)** and resides within the **Unified Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics** block of the **Basic Multilingual Plane**. Its non-directional nature is confirmed by its **Left To Right** bidirectional class and its non-mirrored property, making the correct handling of this character simple across digital platforms.
Main Properties
| Property |
Value |
| Name |
Canadian Syllabics I |
| Unicode Codepoint |
U+1403 |
| Unicode Version |
3.0 (September, 1999) |
| Block |
Unified Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics |
| Plane |
Basic Multilingual Plane |
Bidirectional and Other Unicode Data
| Bidirectional Data |
Value |
| Bidirectional class |
Left To Right (L) |
| Is mirrored? |
No |
| Other Data |
Value |
| Category |
Other Letter |
| Script |
Unified Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics |
| Combining Class |
Not Reordered |
Encoding Conversions and Implementations for U+1403
Developers require exact encoding values for the Canadian Syllabics I character to ensure proper display and string compatibility across different web and programming environments. Below are the precise technical conversions and UTF formats for **U+1403**.
Programming and Web Conversions
| Context |
Code Representation |
| HTML (decimal) |
ᐃ |
| HTML (hex) |
ᐃ |
| HTML (named) |
- |
| URL Escape Code |
%E1%90%83 |
| CSS |
\01403 |
| JavaScript, JSON |
\u1403 |
| C, C++, Java |
\u1403 |
| Python |
\u1403 |
| Rust |
\u{1403} |
| Ruby |
\u1403 |
UTF Encoding Formats (Hex)
| Encoding |
Bytes (Hexadecimal) |
| UTF-8 |
0xE1 0x90 0x83 |
| UTF-16 |
0x1403 |
| UTF-32 |
0x00001403 |
Typing Instructions for ᐃ
- Windows: Hold Alt, then type 1 4 0 3. Release Alt.
- Mac: Hold Alt ⌥, then type 1 4 0 3. Release Alt.
Live Character Preview (ᐃ)
Character Output Across Font Families:
- ᐃ Times, Times New Roman, serif
- ᐃ Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif
- ᐃ Courier, Courier New, monospace
Conclusion: Advancing Your Unicode Knowledge
Accurate digital implementation of syllabic characters like **U+1403** (Canadian Syllabics I) is critical for supporting the documentation and preservation of North American Indigenous languages. With this essential technical knowledge, developers can confidently incorporate these characters into their systems, ensuring proper linguistic rendering. Explore more specialized Unicode data and character guides on iloveunicode.com.
