Arabic Letter Dal With Three Dots Above Downwards Letter
ڏ is an Arabic letter (U+068F) used in Arabic-script languages that require an extended letter set.
U+068F
The symbol “ڏ” is an Arabic letter known in Unicode as ARABIC LETTER DAL WITH THREE DOTS ABOVE DOWNWARDS (U+068F). Use it when writing text in languages and writing traditions that include this specific character. This page helps you copy it reliably and use the correct code points in your work.
Arabic Letter Dal With Three Dots Above Downwards Letter Meaning
“ڏ” (U+068F) is a specific Arabic-script letter identified by its shape: a dal base with three dots above placed downwards. Like many Arabic characters, its exact sound or spelling role depends on the language and orthography you’re using. In practice, it’s most often encountered as part of written words in Arabic-script languages that extend the base Arabic alphabet. When composing, it’s important to use the exact Unicode character rather than a visually similar letter, so the text renders correctly and matches expected spelling.
Common uses
- •Typing or proofreading words that require the exact Arabic letter “ڏ” in Arabic-script text
- •Publishing documents, subtitles, and captions where correct character identity matters
- •Designing typography samples or keyboard inputs for the Arabic-script alphabet
- •Programming and text processing (validation, normalization, search) using U+068F
- •Creating content for social media or forms that must match a specific spelling
Examples
ڏ — Arabic letter Dal with three dots above downwards
- ڏڏوھہ
- ڏبڏل
- ڏڏس
- ڏمڱڻ ڏڪار
- ڏڏوين
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+068F | |
| HTML Entity | ڏ | |
| HTML Code | ڏ | |
| CSS | \068F | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1679 | |
| Decimal | 1679 |
How to type Arabic Letter Dal With Three Dots Above Downwards Letter (ڏ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1679 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 068F then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 068F. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 068f, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ڏ 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 Letter Dal With Three Dots Above Downwards letter mean?
“ڏ” (U+068F) is a specific Arabic-script letter identified by its shape: a dal base with three dots above placed downwards. Like many Arabic characters, its exact sound or spelling role depends on the language and orthography you’re using. In practice, it’s most often encountered as part of written words in Arabic-script languages that extend the base Arabic alphabet. When composing, it’s important to use the exact Unicode character rather than a visually similar letter, so the text renders correctly and matches expected spelling.
What Unicode character is “ڏ”?
“ڏ” is ARABIC LETTER DAL WITH THREE DOTS ABOVE DOWNWARDS, Unicode code point U+068F.
How can I copy “ڏ” and keep it consistent in web text?
Copy the character directly, or use the numeric HTML entity: ڏ (as provided). For CSS/JS you can use the escapes listed on this page.
Is “ڏ” the same as other Arabic letters with dots?
No. Even if letters look similar, “ڏ” is a distinct Unicode character. Using the wrong letter can change rendering and spelling.
Where would I commonly see “ڏ” in real writing?
It appears in Arabic-script languages and orthographies that include this specific letter. You’ll encounter it in properly spelled words where the character is required.