★ U+146D: Technical Specifications for Canadian Syllabics Ki (ᑭ)
The character $\text{ᑭ}$, officially named **Canadian Syllabics Ki “ᑭ” U+146D**, is defined by the Unicode codepoint **U+146D**. This comprehensive resource provides developers and linguists at iloveunicode.com with the complete technical data, encoding conversions, and system context for implementing this essential component of Indigenous Canadian language scripts.
U+146D Syllabic Character Properties
The Canadian Syllabics Ki character is categorized as an $\textit{Other Letter}$ ($\textbf{Lo}$) and was officially added to Unicode in **version 3.0** (September, 1999). It resides within the **Unified Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics** block of the **Basic Multilingual Plane**. Its properties, including its $\underline{\text{Left To Right (L)}}$ bidirectional class and non-reordering status, are crucial for accurate rendering in software. Mastering the specifications of **U+146D** ensures cultural fidelity in digital text projects.
Core Unicode Properties
Directional and Ordering Data
Linguistic Properties
Encoding Conversions & Input Methods for U+146D
Programming and Web Conversions (ᑭ)
| HTML (decimal) |
ᑭ |
| HTML (hex) |
ᑭ |
| HTML (named) |
- |
| URL Escape Code |
%E1%91%AD |
| CSS |
0146D |
| JavaScript, JSON |
u146D |
| C, C++, Java |
u146D |
| Python |
u146D |
| Rust |
u{146D} |
| Ruby |
u146D |
Universal Text Format (UTF) Byte Encodings (Hex)
| Encoding Standard |
Bytes (Hexadecimal) |
| UTF-8 (hex) |
0xE1 0x91 0xAD |
| UTF-16 (hex) |
0x146D |
| UTF-32 (hex) |
0x0000146D |
How to Input the Character “ᑭ”
- Windows ?: Hold Alt, then type 1 4 6 D. Release Alt.
- Mac ?: Hold Alt ⌥, then type 1 4 6 D. Release Alt.
Live Character Preview (ᑭ)
Character Output Across Font Families:
- ᑭ Times, Times New Roman, serif
- ᑭ Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif
- ᑭ Courier, Courier New, monospace
Conclusion: Advancing Your Unicode Knowledge
Ensuring accurate digital support for syllabic scripts is vital for language preservation. The precise encoding details for **Canadian Syllabics Ki** ($\text{U+146D}$) are foundational for cross-platform compatibility. By utilizing the specific technical data provided on iloveunicode.com, developers can confidently integrate these characters, promoting linguistic diversity in software and web design.
