Arabic Footnote Marker Letter
is the Arabic footnote marker used to point readers to a footnote or note.
U+0602
The symbol (U+0602) is known as the Arabic Footnote Marker. You can use it in Arabic text to indicate that a footnote or related note follows. It’s also commonly copied for editorial, publishing, and markup contexts.
Arabic Footnote Marker Letter Meaning
is the Unicode character named ARABIC FOOTNOTE MARKER (U+0602). In practice, it functions as a typographic marker that signals to the reader that additional information is provided in a footnote or corresponding note section. You’ll typically see it placed where a reference is made, followed later by the note text (or by a matching marker in a notes area). Because it is a dedicated Arabic punctuation-style symbol, it’s most appropriate in Arabic-language documents or multilingual layouts where footnote conventions are already in use. When copying, keep the character exactly as-is to preserve intended punctuation and spacing.
Common uses
- •Marking references to footnotes within Arabic paragraphs
- •Linking in-document claims to a notes section in publishing workflows
- •Creating consistent note markers in Arabic forms, articles, and reports
- •Annotating text in editing or proofreading drafts for later expansion
- •Using as a lightweight reference symbol in templates and content systems
Examples
Arabic Footnote Marker
- هذا نص مع ملاحظة
- يذكر التقرير التفاصيل في الحاشية ثم يشرح السبب في الأسفل.
- توجد بيانات إضافية في الملاحظة للاطلاع على المصادر.
- راجِع القسم التالي حيث يتم تقديم توضيح مختصر.
- تمت الإشارة إلى الإحصاء في الحاشية .
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0602 | |
| HTML Entity | ؂ | |
| HTML Code | ؂ | |
| CSS | \0602 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1538 | |
| Decimal | 1538 |
How to type Arabic Footnote Marker Letter ()
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1538 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0602 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0602. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0602, 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 Footnote Marker letter mean?
is the Unicode character named ARABIC FOOTNOTE MARKER (U+0602). In practice, it functions as a typographic marker that signals to the reader that additional information is provided in a footnote or corresponding note section. You’ll typically see it placed where a reference is made, followed later by the note text (or by a matching marker in a notes area). Because it is a dedicated Arabic punctuation-style symbol, it’s most appropriate in Arabic-language documents or multilingual layouts where footnote conventions are already in use. When copying, keep the character exactly as-is to preserve intended punctuation and spacing.
What Unicode character is ?
is the Unicode character ARABIC FOOTNOTE MARKER with code point U+0602.
Where should I place in Arabic text?
Typically place it right after the word or phrase you want to reference, so the reader knows to look for the corresponding footnote or note.
How can I copy for use in a document or website?
Copy the symbol directly from this page. For development use, you can also use the provided escapes: HTML entity ؂ or CSS escape \\0602 or JavaScript \\u{0602}.
Does have special meaning beyond footnotes?
Its primary and intended purpose in Unicode is as a footnote marker. In most contexts, it’s used to indicate that additional note text is provided elsewhere.