Arabic Number Mark Above Letter
is the Arabic Number Mark Above character (U+0605) used to mark numbers in Arabic text.
U+0605
is a specific Arabic punctuation-style character used in writing systems for indicating numbers. It has the Unicode code point U+0605 and can be copied directly into your text. Below you’ll find practical ways to use it and reference formats for developers.
Arabic Number Mark Above Letter Meaning
The character is named “ARABIC NUMBER MARK ABOVE” in Unicode (U+0605). It is used as a number mark placed above related Arabic text to indicate that the following or associated content should be interpreted as a number. In practice, you may see it in specialized Arabic typography, scholarly or editorial contexts, or legacy text where number annotation conventions are preserved. Because it is a combining/mark-style character, its placement can depend on fonts and rendering support. If you’re reproducing existing text or matching specific typographic conventions, copy the character directly to avoid mismatches.
Common uses
- •Preserving the exact wording of Arabic documents that include number annotations
- •Typography and layout for Arabic materials that require a number mark above
- •Creating accurate editorial transcriptions of scanned or archival text
- •Marking numbered items or references in Arabic text workflows
- •Testing font/rendering behavior for U+0605 in design tools
Examples
Arabic Number Mark Above
- ... ١٢ ...
- ... ٣٧ ...
- Reference ٥ in the margin.
- Section ٢ is shown above.
- List item ١ appears first.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0605 | |
| HTML Entity | ؅ | |
| HTML Code | ؅ | |
| CSS | \0605 |
FAQ
What does the Arabic Number Mark Above letter mean?
The character is named “ARABIC NUMBER MARK ABOVE” in Unicode (U+0605). It is used as a number mark placed above related Arabic text to indicate that the following or associated content should be interpreted as a number. In practice, you may see it in specialized Arabic typography, scholarly or editorial contexts, or legacy text where number annotation conventions are preserved. Because it is a combining/mark-style character, its placement can depend on fonts and rendering support. If you’re reproducing existing text or matching specific typographic conventions, copy the character directly to avoid mismatches.
What is the Unicode code point for ?
is U+0605, named “ARABIC NUMBER MARK ABOVE.”
How can I copy reliably?
Copy the character directly from this page. For programming contexts, you can also use its escapes: HTML entity ؅, CSS \\0605, or JavaScript \\u{0605}.
Why doesn’t always look correctly on my screen?
Rendering and placement depend on font support and text shaping. If the mark-style character doesn’t position as expected, try a different font or check your app’s Unicode/font settings.
Is the same as Arabic-Indic digits?
No. is a number mark above (U+0605). Arabic-Indic digits are separate characters used to represent the numeral values themselves.