Arabic Decimal Separator Letter
٫ is the Arabic decimal separator used to write numbers in Arabic-style formatting.
U+066B
The symbol ٫ (U+066B) is known as the Arabic decimal separator. It’s commonly used when writing decimal numbers in Arabic text. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode/HTML/CSS forms.
Arabic Decimal Separator Letter Meaning
The Arabic decimal separator is a punctuation character used to separate the whole and fractional parts of a number in Arabic-style writing. It visually indicates decimals differently than the Latin dot “.” and is important for matching expectations in Arabic typography and localization. In text, it’s often used in numbers like 3٫14, currency-like values, measurements, and any formatted content meant to follow Arabic conventions. In web and app development, using the correct character (U+066B) helps ensure consistent rendering and correct interpretation in localized displays.
Common uses
- •Writing decimal numbers in Arabic-localized text (e.g., measurements and quantities)
- •Displaying currency and pricing with Arabic-style decimals
- •Formatting data in forms or tables intended for Arabic readers
- •Preparing multilingual content where numeric punctuation must match locale
- •Typing subtitles, captions, and posts that include decimal values
Examples
٫ Arabic Decimal Separator
- ٫3٫14
- ٫12٫5
- ٫0٫75
- ٫25٫00
- ٫1٫234
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+066B | |
| HTML Entity | ٫ | |
| HTML Code | ٫ | |
| CSS | \066B | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1643 | |
| Decimal | 1643 |
How to type Arabic Decimal Separator Letter (٫)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1643 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 066B then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 066B. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 066b, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ٫ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Arabic Decimal Separator letter mean?
The Arabic decimal separator is a punctuation character used to separate the whole and fractional parts of a number in Arabic-style writing. It visually indicates decimals differently than the Latin dot “.” and is important for matching expectations in Arabic typography and localization. In text, it’s often used in numbers like 3٫14, currency-like values, measurements, and any formatted content meant to follow Arabic conventions. In web and app development, using the correct character (U+066B) helps ensure consistent rendering and correct interpretation in localized displays.
Is ٫ the same as the usual decimal point (.)?
No. ٫ is the Arabic decimal separator (U+066B). The Latin dot (.) is a different character with a different Unicode code point.
How do I type ٫ on a keyboard?
You can copy it from this page. If you have Arabic input enabled, typing may produce it depending on your keyboard layout and input method.
What is the Unicode code point for the Arabic decimal separator?
Its Unicode code point is U+066B.
How can I include it in HTML or CSS?
HTML entity: ٫. CSS/Unicode escapes are available as \\066B, and JavaScript can use \\u{066B}.