Arabic Letter Yeh With Tail Letter
The Arabic letter Yeh with tail (ۍ) is a Unicode character used in certain Arabic-script spellings.
U+06CD
“ۍ” is the Arabic letter Yeh with tail, defined in Unicode as U+06CD. You can copy it directly, or use the provided HTML, CSS, and JavaScript escapes in your projects.
Arabic Letter Yeh With Tail Letter Meaning
The character “ۍ” is “ARABIC LETTER YEH WITH TAIL” (Unicode U+06CD). It belongs to the Arabic script and is typically used as part of specific orthographies and spellings that require Yeh-with-tail behavior. In everyday text, you’ll mostly encounter it in properly encoded Arabic-script writing systems, fonts, and content where this particular letter is needed rather than the more common Arabic Yeh characters. When composing or rendering text, the key is to use Unicode (U+06CD) so the correct glyph appears and the character is not replaced by a similar-looking form.
Common uses
- •Copying the exact letter in Arabic-script text where Yeh with tail is required
- •Writing and editing documents that must preserve correct Unicode characters
- •Building multilingual UI labels or forms in systems that support Arabic script
- •Creating social media posts that include the correct Arabic letter variant
- •Using the character in web typography, CSS, and code-generated text
Examples
ۍ Arabic Letter Yeh with Tail (U+06CD)
- ۍۍ دې راورسېږي
- ۍد لیک لوست لپاره ۍ اړینه ده
- ۍزه ۍ په سمه بڼه کاروم
- ۍدا د U+06CD توری دی
- ۍد متن سم رمزول ۍ تضمینوي
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+06CD | |
| HTML Entity | ۍ | |
| HTML Code | ۍ | |
| CSS | \06CD | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1741 | |
| Decimal | 1741 |
How to type Arabic Letter Yeh With Tail Letter (ۍ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1741 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 06CD then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 06CD. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 06cd, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ۍ 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 Yeh With Tail letter mean?
The character “ۍ” is “ARABIC LETTER YEH WITH TAIL” (Unicode U+06CD). It belongs to the Arabic script and is typically used as part of specific orthographies and spellings that require Yeh-with-tail behavior. In everyday text, you’ll mostly encounter it in properly encoded Arabic-script writing systems, fonts, and content where this particular letter is needed rather than the more common Arabic Yeh characters. When composing or rendering text, the key is to use Unicode (U+06CD) so the correct glyph appears and the character is not replaced by a similar-looking form.
What is the Unicode code point for ۍ?
It is U+06CD (ARABIC LETTER YEH WITH TAIL).
How can I copy the character exactly?
Copy the symbol “ۍ” from this page, or use the provided escapes like ۍ for HTML.
What HTML and code escapes are available for this character?
HTML entity: ۍ. CSS escape: \\06CD. JavaScript escape: \\u{06CD}.
Why does it sometimes look different in my text editor?
Appearance depends on the font and rendering engine. Using Unicode U+06CD ensures the correct character is selected; the glyph may vary by font.