Arabic Full Stop Letter
۔ is the Arabic full stop punctuation mark used to end sentences in Arabic text.
U+06D4
The symbol “۔” is an Arabic punctuation mark called the Arabic Full Stop. It’s commonly used at the end of a sentence in Arabic-style typography. This page helps you copy it and use it reliably in web and app text.
Arabic Full Stop Letter Meaning
“۔” (Arabic Full Stop) is punctuation used to mark the end of a sentence. It serves the same general role as a period/full stop in many writing systems, but it appears in Arabic typography and writing conventions. In Arabic text, it helps separate complete statements and can improve readability, especially in flowing paragraphs. Depending on the context, some styles may also prefer other punctuation marks (like an Arabic comma or an Arabic question mark) for mid-sentence pauses or endings, while the full stop is specifically for concluding statements.
Common uses
- •Ending sentences in Arabic-language paragraphs and articles
- •Separating statements in forms, notices, and captions written in Arabic style
- •Using sentence-final punctuation in UI text for Arabic locales
- •Creating grammatically consistent Arabic text for documents and reports
- •Adding end-of-sentence markers in social media captions and posts
Examples
۔ Arabic Full Stop (U+06D4)
- ۔یہ ایک جملہ ہے۔
- ۔ہم کل ملیں گے۔
- ۔نوٹس پڑھیں۔
- ۔سوال کا جواب یہاں دیں۔
- ۔پروگرام شروع ہو رہا ہے۔
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+06D4 | |
| HTML Entity | ۔ | |
| HTML Code | ۔ | |
| CSS | \06D4 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1748 | |
| Decimal | 1748 |
How to type Arabic Full Stop Letter (۔)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1748 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 06D4 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 06D4. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 06d4, 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 Full Stop letter mean?
“۔” (Arabic Full Stop) is punctuation used to mark the end of a sentence. It serves the same general role as a period/full stop in many writing systems, but it appears in Arabic typography and writing conventions. In Arabic text, it helps separate complete statements and can improve readability, especially in flowing paragraphs. Depending on the context, some styles may also prefer other punctuation marks (like an Arabic comma or an Arabic question mark) for mid-sentence pauses or endings, while the full stop is specifically for concluding statements.
What is the Unicode name and code point for “۔”?
Its Unicode name is ARABIC FULL STOP, and its code point is U+06D4.
Is “۔” the same as the regular period (.)?
They’re similar in purpose (sentence ending), but “۔” is specifically the Arabic full stop used in Arabic typography.
How can I type or copy this symbol in software?
Copy it directly from this page, or use the provided escapes: HTML entity (۔), CSS (\\06D4), or JavaScript (\\u{06D4}).
Does it work in web pages and programming languages?
Yes. As long as the text is saved and rendered with Unicode support, you can use U+06D4 directly or via the escapes shown.